Director Food Service Operations

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.•North Chicago, IL

57d

About The Position

The Director Food Service Operations is responsible for developing long- and short-term business strategies, and oversees implementation for Goodwill’s Food Service contracted operations, including the employment and training of assigned staff serving within the contract. RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL: Develops long- and short-term business strategies (3-5 years), and oversees implementation for Goodwill's Food Service contracted operations at Naval Station Great Lakes including the employment and training of assigned staff serving within the contract. Is heavily involved in developing department standard operating procedures. Forecasts and plans annual operating and capital budget, implements cost-savings measures. Maintains and adjusts operating budget, manages expenses based on changes in internal or external factors, and communicates budgetary performance. Typically works on projects and initiatives that span 2-5 years. Responsible for integration of systems, systems metrics and analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or experience equivalency, and a minimum of 8 years' experience.
A REAL ID-compliant driver’s license is required for access to the naval base and for employment. Candidates must provide proof of this identification.

Responsibilities

Leading and Developing Talent: Manages organizational design for area of responsibility and directs Talent planning, hiring, development and training of staff. Networks and sources for positions throughout the organization.
Project and Change Management: Serves as project owner for high complexity department, cross-functional or multi-location projects and improvement initiatives. Set project direction including project scope, timeline and resources. Accountable for making decisions and project success. Manages change through effective planning, communication and coaching. Builds and participates in leadership coalition supporting and implementing organizational change.
Community Engagement: Actively engages with community partners and links activities to business performance.
Oversee $56 million budget.
Utilizing government funds, oversees the procurement and distribution of food purchases required within the operations.
Work proactively to anticipate issues and continuously improve Great Lakes Food Service operations in conjunction with overall organization efforts; assess and continuously improve division's effectiveness to ensure business units' needs are being meet.
Assure that assigned operational areas are operated in accordance with Federal Contracting Laws and AbilityOne program requirements.
Assures strong working relationship with the US Navy customer, AbilityOne/NISH representatives, State and Local Government representatives, subcontractors and vendors to Goodwill, and community organizations that Goodwill interacts with in support of the Great Lakes operation and contract with the Navy.
Develop and maintain positive labor relations with direct labor. Ensure standards for treatment of employees and participants are followed including retention and required overall compliance ratios.
Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned.