Halperns' General Manager

Gordon Food Service•Orlando, FL

25d

About The Position

The Halperns' General Manager leads and manages the strategic vision of our Orlando, FL facility toward continual, aggressive business growth. They will support Halperns' culture in rapidly changing regional markets.

Requirements

Understanding of core financial trends and performance metrics - sales, margin, expenses, earnings, etc. and business acumen
Financial Statements - understand Income Statements, Capital requests and planning, monthly General Ledger, etc.
Knowledge of and ability to develop strategic and long term planning
Ability to make difficult decisions , with ultimate accountability
Ability to identify talent, assess performance, develop and grow employees and determine successors
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse people groups (ie. Warehouse, Trans, Sales, Finance, et..). Has inspiring and influential communication and presentation skills with all levels of individuals at customers, suppliers, and GFS
Ability to Build Direct Relationships will all employees - motivating, inspiring, coaching, and creating an open door environment; exhibits servant leadership
Promotes an environment of cultural diversity
Accessible and visible to day shift and night shift teams throughout the division
Basic computer skills such as creating presentations, spreadsheet analysis, business writing skills, teleconferencing, etc.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Develops Annual Operating Plan (AOP) in alignment with division and corporate objectives
Maintains AOP and reacts and adjusts based on market conditions
Participates in corporate Long Range Planning (LRP) by providing market trends and opportunities
Understands the key business drivers and can provide support and direction in all areas of the business including: Sales – Partners with sales to ensure meeting growth and sales strategies Finance – Responsible for financials and understands financial reporting and what actions influence key financial indicators Human Resources - Directs the leadership development process to ensure the organization has the best individuals necessary to execute the AOP and support future growth Warehousing – Understands KPI’s and recognizes opportunities to gain operational efficiencies Transportation - Understands KPI’s and recognizes opportunities to gain operational efficiencies Marketing – recognizes opportunities to enhance margin on the supply side and drives the proper product mix to achieve divisional goals
Interviews, hires, trains, and retains staff.
Conducts performance monitoring of staff, initiating follow-through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department.
Mentors, motivates, and develops staff and serves as a role model and resource.
Is visible to, and engaged in, all areas of the organization
Works with Home Office to leverage resources and break down barriers
Performs other duties as assigned.