Plant Operations & Distribution Leader

The Chefs' Warehouse; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

The Chefs' Warehouse is seeking a Plant Manager to direct the efficient and cost‑effective operation of our distribution center(s) and warehousing facilities. You will oversee inbound, inventory, and outbound activities, budgets, customer service, and loss prevention programs to ensure customers' requirements are met.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree (or 5 years' experience in lieu), strong leadership and budgeting background, and a proven ability to manage cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (four year college or university)
• In lieu of degree, minimum of 5years’ experience
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Budget development and oversight experience.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.

Responsibilities

• Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of the organization's mission -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning.
• Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions.
• Play a significant role in long‑term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.
• Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems, and controls.
• Organize to service each business division while maintaining and improving overall operational and departmental efficiencies.
• Interface cross‑functionally at all levels within the divisions of the company, including communication with offshore/subsidiary management, external resources, and concerns, such as freight forwarders, third party providers and governmental agencies.
• Troubleshoot and provide solutions for issues of a moderate to complex scope.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Communication

People management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

The Chefs' Warehouse is seeking a Plant Manager to direct the efficient and cost‑effective operation of our distribution center(s) and warehousing facilities. You will oversee inbound, inventory, and outbound activities, budgets, customer service, and loss prevention programs to ensure customers' requirements are met.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree (or 5 years' experience in lieu), strong leadership and budgeting background, and a proven ability to manage cross‑functional