Operations Manager

Description

Operations Manager,

Charlotte, NC

About Golden State Foods

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

About The Job

The Operations Manager plans and manages warehouse, or transportation operations to meet QCD and GSF objectives for quality, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction. This person is expected to assume General Manager duties in senior management's absence. This location has approximately 225 associates in a 24/7, non-union environment.

What You'll Do

• Plans and coordinates warehouse, transportation, or purchasing activities to ensure that department and GSF productivity and quality objectives are met or exceeded. (25%)
• Manages assigned staff, assigning work, providing training and development, evaluating performance, and building a motivated, effective team to ensure that organizational goals for diversity, career development, productivity, performance management and employee involvement are met. Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees. (20%)
• Audits operational procedures and programs to identify and implement improvements in product availability, storage, sanitation, security and inventory delivery, resulting in increased timeliness and productivity. (15%)
• Develops, audits, and controls the budget within plan. (10%)
• Oversees purchasing, leasing, and maintenance of distribution equipment (tractors, trailers, material handling equipment) to achieve safety, longevity, and efficiency objectives. (10%)
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to comply with company, customer, and regulatory agency guidelines for safety and productivity. (10%)
• Communicates with senior management and employees to ensure the effective dissemination of company policies, analysis, and operations-related information required for effective decision-making. (10%)
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
  
  

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Manages, through subordinate supervisors, approximately 100 mostly hourly employees

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Productivity/quality standards: cases per man hour
• Productivity/quality standards: delivery efficiency and timeliness
• Productivity/quality standards: off load rates
• Regulatory agency compliance
• Plant and delivery equipment cleanliness and serviceability
• Budget
• Cost containment
• Employee development
• Recruitment and retention of workforce to meet GSF’s staffing needs
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Customer satisfaction
• Vendor relations
• Safety standards and procedures: employees
• Safety standards and procedures: food
• Safety standards and procedures: facility and equipment
  
  

Education/Certification

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Bachelor’s degree in purchasing or logistics management from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• 7 to 10 years of work experience in a distribution environment encompassing transportation and warehouse management experience.
• Food distribution experience preferred.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred
• Some P/L management experience needed.
  
  

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Warehouse concepts and techniques (E)
• Transportation concepts and techniques (E)
• Purchasing concepts and techniques (J)
• Regulatory policies and procedures (OSHA, DOT) (J)
• Budgetary concepts and procedures (J)
• Financial analysis and reporting (J)
• Customer service concepts and techniques (J)
• Management concepts and techniques (J)
• Inventory control concepts and techniques (J)
• Computerized inventory control systems (J)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)
  
  

Skill And Ability To

• Manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment
• Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers
• Travel via airplane and automobile
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed
  
  

What You’ll Get

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.