Position Summary

Manages and deploys the operational strategy, business processes, and systems for overall distribution operations, including order fulfillment, warehousing, inventory management, and transportation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all DC operations adhere to industry safety protocols and comply with OSHA, DOT or other governmental regulations
• Utilize data-driven analytical tools and systems to continuously monitor operations, identify inefficiencies, and develop optimization strategies.
• Achieve compliance for product quality, food safety, and food defense as issued by the QA Department while maintaining overall DC efficiency
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, or the quality system and recommend or provide solutions to correct any deficiencies
• Participates in disciplinary warning proceedings when necessary.
• Foster an environment that embraces continuous process improvement of the facility, processes and personnel
• Strive for a well-trained and motivated staff through excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Implement short- and long-term goals for the facility and be accountable for the planning and execution

Physical Demands: Standing/sitting/walking 100% of the workday. Lifting various weights on an as needed basis.

• Work Environment: Ability to work in Damp, warm, wet, environment and also normal room temperature.
• Position Type and Hours: Flexible schedule required including but not limited to days, nights and weekends
• Travel: 10-20%

Qualifications for Position

• Skills and Abilities: Leader, problem solver, team player; standard computer skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be capable of communicating well both verbally and in writing with all levels of Team Members from hourly to upper management as well as government officials.
• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) or equivalent experience. 5 years proven leadership in distribution; Knowledge of OSHA, USDA and DOT regulation.
• Other Qualifications: Lead people by example; accept and delegate responsibility and display sound judgment and decision-making skills; problem solve in an efficient manner with sound follow up; strong managerial skills necessary; excellent safety and attendance records required; proven ability to work with department heads to meet safety, production, quality, and yield goals; Note: All Team Members are responsible for safety. This position has specific responsibilities relating to food safety, food quality and required legal regulations and standards relating to these standards.

This job description is not a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Management may change or add duties and responsibilities at any time without notice.