Director, Operations - Performance Food Group (New) : Job Details

Company DescriptionPerformance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.Job DescriptionWe Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respectPosition Summary:We are seeking a dynamic and strategic-minded Director of Operations to lead our operational efforts and drive efficiency for the Operating Company. In this role, you can expect to be given challenging assignments throughout the company and take on some of the most complex problems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in operations management, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of optimizing processes to enhance productivity and profitability. As the Director of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing day-to-day operations, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Position Responsibilities:
  • Oversees efficient operations of warehouse and transportation functions, including receiving, stocking, picking, packing, delivery, equipment maintenance, security, and safety.
  • Oversees all scheduling and delivery of incoming product and outbound product/customer deliveries. Manage department to achieve appropriate timeliness of delivery and highest quality of product.
  • Develops, implements and monitors standard operating procedure for warehousing, transportation, inventory, and security.
  • Negotiate with vendors/suppliers for packaging, shrink wrap, pallets, parts, and other necessary items.
  • Leadership of managers and associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution. Ensures staff maintains a level of professionalism, competency and motivation through the direction of selection, development and ongoing evaluation.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors warehouse and transportation employee productivity/quality action plans in accordance with the standards developed by the operations group.
  • Determines warehousing and transportation personnel and equipment requirements by evaluating warehouse activities, projected volumes, and product mixes in accordance with productivity standards.
  • Ensures company, OHSA, and MOT standards for warehousing, distribution, and employee safety are met.
  • Implements procedures for handling customer returns, vendor returns, and obsolete inventory. Performs periodic physical inventory counts. Performs cycle counts and investigates redlines to keep perpetual inventory system accurate.
  • With the corporate operations group, identifies requirements and implements training programs for the DC warehouse and transportation employees.
  • Meets regularly with OpCo President to discuss planned versus actual profitability, capital expenditures, employee productivity, and other relevant issues.
  • Supports Risk Management in investigating and monitoring accidents to identify root cause and take corrective actions. Works with Human Resources group to develop OpCo training and incentive programs to improve transportation and safety.
  • Participates in sales effort by assisting sales personnel with presentations, as necessary, as well as working closely with customers for resolution of problems in operations or product quality.
  • Ensure effective cooperation and communications with other departments.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Able to work flexible rotating Day/Night schedule.
  • Valid driver's license - Meet company's MVR standards.Required QualificationsRequired Education: High School Diploma/GEDRequired Experience:
    • 5-7 years warehouse and transportation management experience
    • 2-3 years in a leadership role for a team of > 300 direct and indirect reportsAble to work flexible rotating Day/Night scheduleValid driver's licensePreferred QualificationsPreferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.Preferred Experience:
      • 5 - 7 Years
      • Food distribution and Direct Store Delivery experience preferred.
      • SAP or similar warehouse management systems experience is preferred.
      • Previous experience in a leadership roleEEO StatementPerformance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the Company ) provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr