Manager Development Program - Operations Manager

Job Description:

• 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

• Lead and oversee all distribution center operations, including Warehouse, Transportation, and Facility Operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of receiving, stocking, order selection, packing, delivery, inventory management, equipment maintenance, security, and facility operations.
• Assess staffing and equipment needs by evaluating operational activity, forecasted volumes, productivity metrics, and product mix to optimize performance and resource utilization.
• Drive operational and financial performance by managing labor, operating expenses, productivity, and service metrics to achieve business objectives and profitability targets.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and applicable OSHA, DOT, food safety, security, and regulatory requirements, while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and integrity through effective inventory control processes, including cycle counts, physical inventories, returns management, and variance resolution.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and performance manage warehouse and transportation team members and leaders, while partnering with operations leadership to identify and implement training and development initiatives.
• Collaborate with the OpCo President and other senior leaders to review operational performance, profitability, capital investments, productivity metrics, and strategic priorities.
• Partner with Risk Management and Human Resources to investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and support initiatives that improve safety, engagement, and operational performance.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and communication to support operational excellence and customer service.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
• Manage operating expenses and labor costs to achieve budget, productivity, and profitability targets while supporting service and customer commitments.
• Ensure operational execution supports customer service objectives, including on-time delivery, order accuracy, and service level performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost reduction through data-driven analysis and problem-solving.
• Partner with Human Resources to effectively administer company policies, employee relations matters, and collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
• Leverage warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and operational reporting tools to monitor performance, drive accountability, and identify improvement opportunities.
• P&L and financial accountability
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence

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