Director of Operations

Company Description:

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

Job Description:

We 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 respect

Position Purpose:

The Director of Operations is responsible for managing all aspects of the warehouse workflow, and overseeing the driver fleet for our SoCal OpCo (Operating Company, or distribution center). This includes hiring, safety and compliance, training, and ensuring proper management of the department. The Director of Operations is responsible for staff leadership, achieving corporate goals as established by senior management, 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.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Supervise associates including but not limited to scheduling, training and development, performance management and problem 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

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED

4-6 years experience in operations leadership in distribution, foodservice, or closely related industry

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Business or relevant area

6-8 years experience in operations leadership in distribution, foodservice, or closely related industry

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