Regional Operations Director, Supply Chain Leader

Quirch Foods, LLC; Vernon (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Prescription Plan

401K savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Personal Time off

Employee Discounts

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Quirch Foods, LLC seeks a strategic Operations Leader to align the supply chain with company goals and drive excellence across procurement, production, and distribution. You will mentor the operations team, improve processes, and lead data-driven initiatives to cut costs while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires a background in food distribution, 10+ years in operations, and strong vendor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field; master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in operations management with senior leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of food distribution, inventory, and distribution logistics.
• Proven track record leading large, multi-region operations and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategy aligned with company goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the operations team with a focus on excellence.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain from procure to delivery with quality standards.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory and environmental standards.
• Optimize logistics networks, fleet operations, warehousing, and distribution.
• Establish KPIs and drive continuous improvement and cost reductions.
• Manage annual operations budgets, P&L and related financial targets.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Supply chain management

Logistics management

Data-driven decision making

WMS & ERP systems

Vendor/Contract negotiation

Team mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Certifications in logistics or supply chain (APICS/Six Sigma)

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Contract negotiation tools

Job description

Quirch Foods, LLC seeks a strategic Operations Leader to align the supply chain with company goals and drive excellence across procurement, production, and distribution. You will mentor the operations team, improve processes, and lead data-driven initiatives to cut costs while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires a background in food distribution, 10+ years in operations, and strong vendor management.