Vice President Operations

My client is looking for someone that MUST have prior experience running both sides of operations (warehouse & transportation). The transportation is private fleet management. The right candidate will also have had department head managers report to them along with the supervisors as well. We are looking for that person that can be a General Manager within 12-24 months.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Accountable for compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations governing our Distribution Centers and Transportation Departments by monitoring implementation and practice to ensure compliance.

Provides distribution teammates with training required to complete their job along with cross-training those who may have career advancement material quality. Maintain good and effective employee morale and communications.

Responsible for total inventory management by ensuring the compliance of receiving and inventory control procedures. Develop / recommend alterations to procedures and Best Practices as warranted.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• Have 10 years experience in all facets of outbound and inbound warehousing and transportation, preferably in the grocery or food service industry.
• Be skilled on Excel, Microsoft Word and Access and Power Point programs.
• Be experienced in managing large warehouse and transportation staffs with a background in hiring, training, motivating and resolving employee relations issues.