Operations Director

Sysco Corporation

$91K — $150K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of operations distribution management experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
  • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma is a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Valid driver's license in good standing required
  • Willingness to work non-traditional business hours including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Achieve performance key metrics by evaluating and adjusting fiscal activities
  • Manage expenses and revenue efficiently
  • Conduct audits and ensure compliance with food safety documentation and inspections
  • Execute strategic local and corporate initiatives effectively
  • Oversee budgeting and ensure compliance with government regulations
  • Ensure safety and security for staff and facility
  • Direct and manage staff communication and engagement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discounts and Incentives
  • Training and Development Opportunities
  • Support for Continuing Education
Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pay Range: $91,200. to $150,000.

RoleResponsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Achieving performance key metrics; evaluates fiscal metrics and adjusts activities to meet or exceed performance expectations

  • Expense and revenuemanagement;

  • Conductsaudits ensuring all required inspections and documentation are completed accurately (including, but not limited to, food safety documentation, MOL records.) and retainedto ensure a minimum potential for loss;

  • Strategic execution of local and corporateinitiatives;

  • Budgeting, forecasting, compliance with governmentregulations;

  • Safety and security of the building, itscontentsand people;

  • Management and direction of staff –maintainsassociate relations through regular department meetings; maintains on-going interaction; keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures; monitorsassociate morale; and implements or responds to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement

  • Interpretstrainsand consistently enforces Company policies and procedures;

  • Ensures compliance with all Insurance Pooling requirements; withlocal,federaland provincial regulatory agencies; with licensing andlog bookrequirements and with food safety policies, protocolsand requirements; 

  • Monitors the condition and maintenance of the warehouse, fleet services, equipment, software, ammonia refrigeration system, HVAC systems, fire protection, and office by ensuring that all are kept consistentwith the safety, security, sanitation and appearance standards set by Sysco in an effort to reduce or eliminateoperations-related injuries or accidents, damage/loss of product or equipment, and unnecessarycosts;

  • Ensures contingency systems/practices/protocols are in place toeliminatebusiness disruption;

  • Overseesemergency response or crisis management activities. Develops and maintainsliaisons with local emergency management and other entities in order tofacilitate plan development and response effort coordination.  Assists Safety Manager with training initiatives;

  • Evaluates and ensures theappropriate useand updating of all department software systems.

  • Responsible for the wholesome,accurate, efficient, fiscally responsible daily work and safety of Inbound and Outbound Warehouse, Transportation (Delivery), Fleet Services and Facilities.

  • Accountable for the accuracy of timecards,approvalsand scheduling of direct reports

  • Complies withSysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.

  • Understands both the economic and cultural value that a safe organization with minimal environmental impact brings to an organization.

  • Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by providing necessary resources and holding their team accountable tocomplyingwith EHS programs, policies, and requirements.

  • Enable,championand embrace an inclusive culture

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:  

  • 5 years Operations distribution management experience 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Managerial Accounting, Supply Chain Management, OperationsManagementor a closely related field required; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

  • Exposure/familiarity to Lean Six Sigma environment is an asset

  • Proficientin Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

  • Sound knowledge of the Occupation Health and Safety Act

  • The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays andon-call

  • Valid driver’s license in good standing with access to a vehicle isrequired

  • The associate may occasionallybe requiredto travel (10%) to other sites or the corporate office as business needs dictate(i.e.training, business continuation, etc.)

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