VP, Operations

Performance Foodservice; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Portland, OR is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee the entire warehouse workflow and the driver fleet. You will recruit, train, and develop staff, ensure safety compliance, and partner with senior management to meet profitability goals.

The role requires strong supervisory experience in foodservice operations, budgeting, inventory control, and process improvement. You will lead department meetings, manage budgets, and coordinate with customers and vendors to ensure

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 6–10 years in foodservice ops with supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Manage inventory dollars and annual budget; monitor monthly variances.
• Communicate with customers and vendors to ensure timely, accurate service.
• Establish procedures to maximize warehouse productivity.
• Analyze problems and make effective decisions in variable conditions.
• Improve operations strategies based on food distribution knowledge.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Operations management

Training & development

Customer relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Responsible for managing all aspects of the warehouse workflow and overseeing the driver fleet in regards to recruiting, safety and compliance, training and ensuring proper management of the department. Responsible for counseling all staff members; achieving corporate goals as established by the senior management team, and ensuring corporate profitability. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Problem Responsibilities:

• Supervise associates including but not limited to: scheduling, training and development counseling, performance management and problem resolution. Conduct department meetings.
• Manage inventory dollar levels to achieve optimum cash flow and service level. Develop budgets for the Warehouse Department on a yearly basis and monitor monthly. Manage department within budgetary guidelines. Oversee the organizing of the warehouse inventory on a quarterly basis. Manage operations budget development and reporting. Monitor staff in budget review and forecasting. Oversee truck leasing agreement(s).
• Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensure customers’ and vendors’ questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Establish procedures which maximize the efficiency of the operations department and allow the department to function at the highest level of productivity.
• Solve operational problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where minimal standardization exists. Analyze work-related situations and make decisions in an effective manner.
• Improve operational strategies and processes based upon knowledge of the food distribution industry.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

6 - 10 years Foodservice operations or related area with supervisory experience.