Director - Stock Yards Collective Loveland
About The Position
The Director oversees the overall operations and site management of the Stock Yards production/distribution facility or cut shop. The role implements, guides, and coaches teams to ensure procedures support safe, efficient, service-oriented, and profitable operations. The Director leads production standardization, productivity improvement, and equipment utilization; develops and executes operations strategies aligned with business goals; and integrates production, shipping, receiving, transportation, purchasing, and sales activities. The position has full P&L ownership and accountability for revenue growth, cost management, and profitability targets. The Director guides compliance with governmental and regulatory requirements and company programs, and implements safety, security, maintenance, and ergonomics programs. The role delegates responsibilities to managers, coaches them toward productivity goals, enforces company policies, communicates policy changes, and oversees the work and performance of day warehouse associates. Responsibilities also include creating performance improvement plans, administering discipline, and identifying training opportunities.
Requirements
- 10 years of operations experience across various job functions in food production and warehouse/distribution management.
- At least 5 years of management experience.
- Experience with continuous improvement and/or Lean Six Sigma disciplines.
- Food manufacturing experience, including food safety requirements.
- Knowledge of warehouse management, customer service, budgeting, and cost control.
- Knowledge of OSHA, HAACP, and other regulations.
- PC skills.
- A four-year degree is preferred, or a high school diploma or GED with equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- Four-year degree.
Responsibilities
- Oversee production, including standardization, productivity improvement, and equipment utilization.
- Establish long-term operations objectives aligned with business goals and develop and execute the production and operations strategic plan.
- Integrate production, shipping, receiving, transportation, purchasing, and sales activities by aligning accountabilities and interdependence.
- Participate in establishing overall Production-Distribution Center business goals.
- Plan, organize, direct, and control operations by coordinating operations functions and processes with business goals.
- Maintain profitable operations by controlling inventory, losses, accidents, and safety.
- Identify synergies and best practices and implement methods to improve productivity and customer service.
- Own the full P&L, with accountability for revenue growth, cost management, and profitability targets.
- Guide operations management in compliance with government and regulatory agency requirements and company programs.
- Implement programs for operational safety, security, maintenance, and ergonomics.
- Delegate responsibilities to managers and guide and coach them in achieving productivity goals.
- Enforce company safety and employee-discipline policies, communicate changes to the workforce, and oversee the work and performance of day warehouse associates.
- Create performance improvement plans, administer discipline, and identify training opportunities.
- Supervise all Stock Yards Production/Operations leadership.
Benefits
- Annual incentive plan bonus.
- Health insurance.
- Pre-tax spending accounts.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
High school or GED
