VP Operations

US Foods, Inc.; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 135,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan bonus

Long-term incentive program

Health insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a senior operations leader to direct the overall functions of multiple distribution centers. You will oversee site management, bargaining agreements, and cross-functional processes to meet company goals.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and driving profitable operations across area DCs with strong leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree preferred; alternative is High School Diploma/GED with equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of operations experience with at least 5 years in management roles.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, labor relations, OSHA, HACCP and related regulations.
• Strong budgeting, cost control, and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Direct overall Distribution Center operations and site management.
• Negotiate and administer collective bargaining agreements.
• Plan and align shipping, receiving, transportation, purchasing and sales activities.
• Ensure safety, compliance with regulations, and cost-effective operations.
• Lead performance management, policy enforcement, and training initiatives.

Skills

D.O.T. regulations

Labor relations

Selecting/interviewing/recruiting

Customer service

Budgeting and cost control

OSHA knowledge

HAACP knowledge

PC skills

Education

4-year degree or equivalent experience

High School Diploma / GED (equiv.)

Job description

Join 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 annual incentive plan bonus, 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.

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
$135,000 – $210,000

***EOE — Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***