Ferraro Foods Hiring for Vice President of Operations Job at Piscataway, NJ Full Time

Job Summary:

The position of Vice President of Operations is exempt from the overtime provi­sions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and shall not be entitled to overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 in any one work week.

The Vice President of Operations will help drive change, lead the warehouse and transportation functions of the operations, must be willing to take ownership and dedicate the time needed to complete departmental and company-wide objectives, and be part of the long term growth of the company.

The Vice President of Operations shall be accountable to, and supervised by, the President/COO.

Essential Job Functions:

• Establish and implement business strategies, plans, and objectives as it relates to distribution and warehousing.
• Oversee the cost, quality, quantity, and good efficiency of the storage and movement of goods.
• Control and coordinate the order phase and colligated information systems.
• Analyze information to monitor plan performance improvements and product and goods demand.
• Manage and allocate employee and financial resources.
• Arbitrate and negotiate with supplies and customers.
• Implement and support programs and policies of organization.
• Analyze logistical problems, developing new solutions and increasing business growth by winning new contracts.
• Negotiate with warehouse operators, insurance company representatives, and carrier for preferential rates and services.
• Implement safety and health procedures among transport staff.
• Evaluate the inventory costs and freight costs associated with transportation to ensure appropriate costs.
• Travel to existing and future establishments, as needed.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, and/or 5 years related work experience.
• Able to meet fixed deadlines and manage under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate intimately with others.
• Ability to delegate duties.
• Ability to motivate transport and warehouse staff members.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively handle shifting and multiple priorities.
• Must have sturdy problem-solving skills.
• Solid computer skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• MBA and/or ten years of job related experience.
• Computer experience, preferably with all Microsoft applications
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Position will require: frequent walking, standing, lifting and bending
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License

Ferraro Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Food industry: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: One location