VP Operations

US Foods•Lubbock, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Directs and oversees the overall operations and site management of the Distribution Centers (DCs). Negotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements. Implements and ensures that procedures are followed to provide a safe, efficient, service-oriented, and profitable department. Site leadership: Given that the VP Operations is now the most senior position in market DCs, they have responsibility for overall site management for standalone locations (at Area hub, more supply chain focused responsibilities). Hard line reporting to RVP Operations and dotted line reporting into Area President shared with multiple other facilities (1-3 DCs per Area).

Requirements

4-year degree preferred (or High School Diploma (or GED) and equivalent experience)
10 years operations experience, various job functions in distribution management
minimum of 5 years of management experience
D.O.T. regulations
Labor Relations
Selecting/interviewing/recruiting
Customer Service
budgeting and cost control
knowledge of OSHA, HAACP and other regulations
PC skills

Responsibilities

Establish long-term operations objectives that are aligned with business goals.
Develop and execute strategic plan for the operations department.
Integrate the separate activities of shipping, receiving, transportation, purchasing and sales by discussing with each function accountabilities and interdependence in achieving company goals.
Participate in the establishment of overall Distribution Center business goals.
Plan, organize, direct, and control the course of operations by integrating and coordinating operations functions and processes with business goals.
Maintain profitable operations by controlling inventory, losses, accidents and safety, etc.
Seek synergies and best practices to develop and implement new methods to improve productivity or improve customer service.
Guide operations management in compliance with government and other regulatory agency guidelines and laws and Company programs.
Implement programs to ensure overall safety, security, maintenance and ergonomics for the operations functions.
Delegate responsibility to managers to accomplish productivity goals.
Enforce Distribution Center/company policies on safety and employee discipline by following guidelines, communicate changes to the workforce and oversee work and performance of day warehouse associates.
Create performance improvement plans, administer discipline, and identify training opportunities when appropriate.
Participate in the Operations knowledge center, industry organizations, and other networking opportunities to bring in know-how and share best practices with other interested parties.
Negotiate terms of collective bargaining agreements (Union facilities only).
Other duties assigned by manager.