H-E-B Hiring for Transportation Operations Manager at Dallas County, TX Full Time

H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation operating over 400 stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $25 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace. H-E-B offers a wealth of career opportunities to our 110,000+ Partners (employees), competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers.

Responsibilities

Position openings are in the following geographical areas: San Antonio, Houston, Temple and Weslaco, TX

Job Summary: Responsible for the management of day-to-day operations for a team or group of teams within a single facility or function in compliance with established policies and procedures. Participates in interpreting and implementing policies and procedures for the organization. Ensures Partner compliance to established practices and proper training of staff. Prepares related reports and audits current procedures to monitor efficiency of operations.

Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Provides Team Leaders technical training, coaching, and developmental opportunities. Uses performance measurements (Partner retention, injury rate, timeliness of performance feedback, Partner feedback) to provide performance feedback to Team Leaders.
• Ensures that Facility is in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, guidelines, and governance.
• Creates and executes a communication plan to share tactical and strategic plans and initiatives with Partners. Periodically reviews performance expectations to ensure alignment with goals.
• Proactively identifies and remains actively involved in critical situations that can impact operations and service to customers
• Performs demand forecasting, monitors Partner retention and determines appropriate staffing levels.
• Sets expectations and goals related to the facility – s key performance indicators. Provides support and direction to ensure facility meets these goals.
• Notifies Team Leaders of operational goals and gains their commitment.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes impacting service to customers. Learns the customer – s challenges and objectives and develops plans to meet customer requirements.
• Sets expectations for a clean, safe, well organized, and pest free facility. Ensures all sanitation and safety issues are addressed. Responsible for maintenance and implementation of all HACCP protocol.
• Tracks, analyzes and communicates the Facility safety requirements.
• Participates in and supports divisional strategic initiatives. Develops strategies to meet short term and long term business objectives.
• Majority of the time spent using independent judgment in making employment-related business decisions, or effectively recommend such decisions including but not limited to product and department related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding or otherwise engaged in resolving Partner-related matters.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor – s Degree
• 4 or more years related industry experience
• 3 or more years management experience with extensive expertise in the distribution & logistics operations.
• Advanced knowledge of compliance standards in related areas: industry, OSHA, EEOC and Employment Laws
• Attendance and completion of Leadership & Development Classes as assigned

Preferred Key Competencies

• Advanced multi-tasking and attention to detail skills required
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated experience with presentations to superiors, peers and subordinates
• Advanced analytical and project management skills
• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with operating internal and external software systems at an advanced level not limited to: creating spreadsheets, graphs and charts and preparing presentations
• Knowledge of financial reports respective to functional area
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement initiatives

Physical And Other Requirements

• Function in a fast-paced, distribution campus & office environment
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Able to work in multiple temperature zones
• Travel by car or airplane with overnight stays

02-2017