VP Operations

US Foods; Everett, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Long-term incentive program

Health insurance

Pre-tax accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Everett, WA seeks a Vice President of Operations to direct multiple distribution centers, align with RVP Operations, and ensure safe, efficient, service-oriented operations.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, labor relations, union negotiations, budgeting, safety compliance, and cross-functional leadership across shipping, receiving, transportation, purchasing and sales.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree preferred (or HS diploma/GED with equivalent experience).
• 10 years operations experience in distribution management.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, OSHA and related regulations; strong labor relations and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees operations and site management ofDistribution Centers (DCs) and negotiates CBAs.
• Establishes long-term objectives and strategic plans; aligns shipping, receiving, transportation, purchasing and sales activities.
• Ensures safe, efficient, service-oriented and profitable operations; enforces safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

D.O.T. regulations

Labor Relations

Recruiting

Customer Service

Budgeting

OSHA knowledge

HAACP

PC skills

Education

4-year degree (preferred)

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

## VP OperationsApply: Everett WA: Full time: Posted Today: R282983ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!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). Planning and Directing: 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. Profitable Operations: 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. Safety and Compliance: 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. Personnel and Company Policy: 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. Networking: 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. Union facilities only: Negotiate terms of collective bargaining agreements. Other duties assigned by manager. Education/Training: 4-year degree preferred (or High School Diploma (or GED) and equivalent experience) Related Experience: 10 years operations experience, various job functions in distribution management, minimum of 5 years of management experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: D.O.T. regulations, Labor Relations, Selecting/interviewing/recruiting, Customer Service, budgeting and cost control, knowledge of OSHA, HAACP and other regulations, PC skills. This role may also receive an annual incentive plan bonus and long-term incentive program. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between$160,000 - $250,000