Vice President Operations

We are looking for a dynamic Vice President of Operations to lead distribution operations and drive excellence across warehousing, transportation, and logistics for a food distributor in Cairo, GA.

This executive will play a critical role in ensuring every order delivered meets the highest standards of accuracy, timeliness, and service — while optimizing efficiency, safety, and profitability.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations, including warehouse, transportation, fleet, and inventory. Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing team of operations leaders, including warehouse, transportation, and safety managers.
• Develop and execute strategies that improve service levels, productivity, and cost efficiency. Maintain best-in-class practices for cold chain management and product integrity.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Procurement, and HR to align operational performance with company growth goals.
• Champion a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee compliance with food safety, OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory standards.
• Manage operational budgets, drive performance metrics, and ensure customer satisfaction remains a top priority.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 8 years of progressive operations leadership experience in foodservice distribution or a related field required, ideally within a broadline distributor
• Proven success managing large-scale, multi-temperature warehouse operations with full P&L responsibility.
• Strong background in warehouse and transportation management systems (WMS/TMS) and process improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Salary starts at $145,000/year, commensurate with experience

Annual bonus opportunity