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Directs and oversees the overall operations and site management of the Distribution Centers (DCs). Negotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements. Implements and ensures that procedures are followed to provide a safe, efficient, service-oriented, and profitable department.

Site Leadership

Given that the VP Operations is now the most senior position in market DCs, they have responsibility for overall site management for standalone locations (at Area hub, more supply chain focused responsibilities). Hard line reporting to RVP Operations and dotted line reporting into Area President shared with multiple other facilities (1-3 DCs per Area).

Planning and Directing

Establish long-term operations objectives that are aligned with business goals. Develop and execute strategic plan for the operations department. Integrate the activities of shipping, receiving, transportation, purchasing, and sales by discussing with each function accountabilities and interdependence in achieving company goals. Participate in the establishment of overall Distribution Center business goals.

Profitable Operations

Plan, organize, direct, and control the course of operations by integrating and coordinating operations functions and processes with business goals. Maintain profitable operations by controlling inventory, losses, accidents, safety, etc. Seek synergies and best practices to develop and implement new methods to improve productivity or customer service.

Safety and Compliance

Guide operations management in compliance with government and other regulatory agency guidelines and laws and Company programs. Implement programs to ensure safety, security, maintenance, and ergonomics for the operations functions.

Personnel and Company Policy

Delegate responsibility to managers to accomplish productivity goals. Enforce Distribution Center/company policies on safety and employee discipline following guidelines. Communicate changes to the workforce and oversee work and performance of warehouse associates. Create performance improvement plans, administer discipline, and identify training opportunities when appropriate.

Networking

Participate in the Operations knowledge center, industry organizations, and other networking opportunities to bring in know-how and share best practices with other interested parties.

Union facilities only

Negotiate terms of collective bargaining agreements.

Other duties

Assigned by manager.

Education/Training

4-year degree preferred or High School Diploma (or GED) and equivalent experience.

Related Experience

10 years operations experience, various job functions in distribution management, minimum of 5 years of management experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

D.O.T. regulations, Labor Relations, Recruiting, Customer Service, budgeting, OSHA, HACCP, PC skills.

Compensation depends on relevant experience, education, skills, location, and other factors. The expected base rate for this role is between $125,000 - $215,000.

***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

About Us

US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides a broad food offering and innovative solutions. Headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., generating over $28 billion in revenue. Visit to learn more.

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US Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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