Director, Value Added

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC is seeking a Director of Value Added to oversee the Grab & Go and Fresh Cuts processing center in Laurel, MD, ensuring efficient, profitable operations and continuous improvement. You will build and develop a high-performing team, drive cost optimization, and champion safety and quality across all processes.

The role requires 7+ years of operations leadership, a related Bachelor's degree, and a track record of delivering operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Operations Management or related field.
• 7 years of operations management experience with progressive leadership.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement and KPI delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of processing center operations for efficiency, safety, and compliance.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing production team through hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive profitability by optimizing resources, controlling costs, and ensuring cost-effective production practices.
• Ensure strict adherence to USDA, FDA, and company food safety and quality standards across all operations.
• Partner with supply chain, quality assurance, and logistics teams to ensure seamless end-to-end production and distribution.
• Champion process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen operational performance.
• Establish, monitor, and achieve KPIs and production metrics aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead and support enterprise initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Operational excellence

Production planning

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Summary:

The Director of Value Added is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Grab & Go and Fresh Cuts processing center, ensuring it is both efficient and profitable. This role involves strategic leadership, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional team collaboration. The Director is also responsible for building and developing a high-performing team to align with FreshPoint’s growth goals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all operational aspects of the processing center to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing production team through effective hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive profitability by optimizing resources, controlling costs, and ensuring cost-effective production practices.
• Ensure strict adherence to USDA, FDA, and company food safety and quality standards across all operations.
• Partner with supply chain, quality assurance, and logistics teams to ensure seamless end-to-end production and distribution.
• Champion process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen operational performance.
• Establish, monitor, and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and production metrics aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead and support enterprise initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or a closely related field required or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Experience

• 7 years of Operations management experience with demonstrated progressive levels of management experience

Professional Skills

Proven ability to inspire, develop, and lead high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.

Track record of driving operational excellence and embedding continuous improvement practices to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality.

Deep expertise in production planning and performance management, with the ability to define, monitor, and deliver against key operational KPIs.

Comprehensive knowledge of USDA, FDA, and food safety regulations, with demonstrated success ensuring full compliance across complex operations.

Strong financial acumen with experience developing and managing budgets, optimizing resources, and delivering sustainable cost efficiencies without compromising quality.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

Maintain a visible presence on the production floor by conducting daily walk throughs to monitor operations and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
• The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call