Director, Regional Operations

quirchfoods; Missouri; On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K savings plan

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Quirch Foods in Missouri is seeking a Strategic Leader to head Operations, drive end-to-end supply chain excellence, and partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service to meet client expectations. You will mentor a high-performance team, oversee procurement to delivery, manage budgets, and implement Lean, Six Sigma, and advanced data analytics to cut costs and improve on-time performance.

This role requires 10+ years in operations, at least 5 in senior leadership, with a strong track record

Qualifications

• 10+ years in operations management, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in food distribution or related industry.
• Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the operational strategy aligned with company goals.
• Lead and mentor operations team to high performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee supply chain from procurement to delivery, ensuring on-time, in-full delivery.
• Optimize logistics and distribution nationwide for cost efficiency.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma and other best practices to drive efficiency.
• Establish KPIs and monitor performance with corrective actions as needed.
• Manage budgets, P&L and cost controls across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business Admin or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the operational strategy aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the operations team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive innovation in operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
• Supply Chain Management: Oversee all aspects of the supply chain, from procurement to delivery, ensuring that food products are delivered on time, in full, and within quality standards.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms and consistency in supply.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
• Logistics & Distribution Oversight: Lead the logistics and transportation teams to optimize national distribution networks, ensuring on-time delivery and cost-effective transportation solutions.
• Implement data-driven strategies to manage fleet operations, warehouse facilities, and distribution points across the country.
• Operational Excellence & Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and optimize operational workflows to drive cost reductions and operational efficiencies.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence through the implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational performance and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Budget & Financial Management: Develop and manage the operations budget, ensuring cost controls are in place and that the department operates within financial targets.
• Analyze financial reports to identify areas for improvement and create cost-saving initiatives.
• Developing and managing Budgets, P&Ls and key performance indicators
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service teams to ensure seamless communication between departments and alignment on client expectations.
• Work closely with IT to enhance systems and processes that drive operational performance and integrate advanced technology into the supply chain.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including food safety, health and safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Develop and manage risk mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions in the supply chain and ensure business continuity.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Certifications in logistics or supply chain management (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma) are highly desired.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably in the food distribution or related industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex operations across multiple regions.
• Strong experience with food safety standards, inventory management, and distribution logistics.
• Skills & Abilities: Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and other operational software.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to travel as needed to oversee operations at various distribution centers and facilities.

Benefits you will enjoy:

Comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance Plan

• 401K savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time off
• Employee Discounts
• Opportunity for professional growth and development

Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.