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Vice President of Operations

Performance Foodservice
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Job Description

Responsible for managing all aspects of the warehouse workflow and overseeing the driver fleet in regards to recruiting, safety and compliance, training and ensuring proper management of the department. Responsible for counseling all staff members; achieving corporate goals as established by the senior management team, and ensuring corporate profitability. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Supervise associates including but not limited to: scheduling, training and development counseling, performance management and poblem resolution. Conduct department meetings.

Manage inventory dollar levels to achieve optimum cash flow and service level. Develop budgets for the Warehouse Department on a yearly basis and monitor monthly. Manage department within budgetary guidelines. Oversee the organizing of the warehouse inventory on a quarterly basis. Manage operations budget development and reporting. Monitor staff in budget review and forecasting. Oversee truck leasing agreement(s).

Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensure customers' and vendors' questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.

Establish procedures which maximize the efficiency of the operations department and allow the department to function at the highest level of productivity.

Solve operational problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where minimal standardization exists. Analyze work-related situations and make decisions in an effective manner.

Improve operational strategies and processes based upon knowledge of the food distribution industry.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

6 - 10 Years Foodservice operations or related area with supervisory experience.

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