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Job Description – VP of Operations
Position Reports to
Regional Vice President
Direct Reports
Director of Transportation, Director of Operations, QA Manager, Facilities & Maintenance Manager
Work Location
New Bedford, MA
Position Status
Permanent, Full Time, Exempt
Summary/Objective
The VP Operations is responsible for directing the operations and logistics for assigned facilities and/or regions by aiding in the formulating and administering of organization policies, forecasting and analyzing financial data, and managing internal and external relationships. Provide timely feedback and guidance for both their team and to fellow executives on operations-related issues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supply Chain
- Directs the activities of all functions involved in the purchasing, planning, warehousing and control of materials — from the development of forecasted replenishment needs to the delivery of the product into finished goods inventory and delivery of products to customers
- Builds redundancy in supply chain
- Maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards related to procurement, including USDA and FDA regulations
Warehouse and Distribution
- Oversight of all warehouse and distribution operations both day-to-day and long-term planning
- Through local teams, manages warehouse operations to maximize efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy of delivery of finished goods to customers
- Practices continuous improvement mentality seeking opportunities for operational efficiencies
Inventory
- Manages inventory and establishes controls to ensure the company is operating at the highest level of performance based on key performance metrics and minimized supply chain risk
- Develops, manages, and maintains inventory targets to optimize inventory turns and customer service
- Works to optimize usage of the company’s systems, for purposes of efficiency, cost reduction, and inventory control
Safety and Compliance
- Monitors all facilities for compliance with safety and all other environmental and operational standards and regulations, ensuring that a “safety first” culture is maintained in all locations.
General Management
- Strong project management skills. Able to communicate the “big picture” while leading the team to execute the details with excellence on a daily basis
- Establishes annual goals and objectives, in alignment with corporate objectives. Develops and manages departmental budgets accordingly
- Hires candidates, coaches and mentors effectively, and builds strong teams
- Collaborates easily with all levels of the organization and serves and contributes as a member of the organization’s Executive Management Team
- Conducts and documents employee performance reviews
Food Safety Responsibilities
- Works with Quality Assurance Team to ensure specific Good Manufacturing Practices are being followed.
- Employee shall adhere to all company food safety policies, procedures, and trainings.
Required, Education and Experience:
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree (four year college or university)
- In lieu of degree, minimum of ten years’ experience
Experience
- Minimum ten years related experience in a high level management position with P&L responsibility
- Produce and/or food distribution experience required
- Working knowledge of USDA & FDA compliance
Key Competencies
1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Organizational Skills.
3. Problem Solving Skills.
4. Ability to Multitask.
5. Thoroughness.
6. Time Management.
7. Leadership Skills.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach; climb and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to work in tight and/or dim places, and be comfortable with heights.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Work Environment
Perishable warehouse and offices can range from 28° to 70° Fahrenheit.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, salaried position. Days of work are Monday through Sunday with overtime as needed.
Travel
Some travel is expected for this position.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Back Up to this Position
Sid Wainer & Son – Operations Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 – $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
All customers and employees are required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing; common surfaces are sanitized regularly.
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No
Work Location: One location
