Chefs Warehouse

Operations Mgmt - Operations Manager

Chefs Warehouse$75K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or Finance
  • 7-10 years of experience in Facilities & Construction management
  • Proven leadership in managing staff and projects
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative management style
  • Experience in budget development and oversight
  • Commitment to high professional ethical standards
  • Ability to manage and motivate teams effectively

Responsibilities

  • Improve operational systems, processes, and policies
  • Manage and enhance Support Services efficiency
  • Contribute to long-term strategic planning
  • Oversee financial management and planning systems
  • Organize services for each business division
  • Interface cross-functionally with divisions and external partners
  • Troubleshoot and provide complex problem-solving solutions
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Lead warehouse and transportation operations to meet objectives
  • Monitor and develop staff performance through training

Benefits

  • Paid Vacations and Holidays
  • Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Life Insurance
  • 5% discount on high-quality food products
  • Employee discounts for travel and events
  • 401k plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
Position Summary: The Operations Manager directs the efficient and cost-effective operation of our distribution center(s) and warehousing facilities. Manages inbound activities related to the receipt and storage of goods, inventory management, and claims. Oversees outbound activities related to order-filling, stock replenishment, shipping. Responsible for budgeting, customer service, facility, and equipment operation. Administers overall inventory management, productivity, accuracy, and loss prevention programs to ensure that customer requirements are met.

What you'll do:
  • Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of organizations mission -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning.
  • Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions.
  • Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.
  • Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems, and controls.
  • Organize to service each business division while maintaining and improving overall operational and departmental efficiencies.
  • Interface cross-functionally at all levels within the divisions of the company, including communication with offshore/subsidiary management, external resources, and concerns, such as freight forwarders, third party providers and governmental agencies.
  • Troubleshoot and provide solutions for issues of a moderate to complex scope.
  • Ensure proper compliance and adherence to all appropriate health and safety regulations and cleanliness requirements are followed both with regards for personal and inventory safety.
  • Participates on divisional management teams and provides direct support to the divisions.
  • Directs the operations of the warehouse team and the transportation team to achieve objectives.
  • Effect necessary communication and motivation to staff. Monitors individual performance via observation and review of various productivity metrics. Counsels and disciplines, as necessary.
  • Develop and maintain a productive work team via training and career development.
  • Consistently promote a strong corporate culture, quality, and high-performance work teams.

About you:
  • College degree required in Operations, Supply Chain, or Finance related field.
  • 7-10 years of experience in Facilities & Construction management.
  • Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
  • Budget development and oversight experience.
  • A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
  • Excellent people manager, open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done.
  • Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization.
  • Ability to look at situations from several points of view.
  • Persuasive with details and facts.
  • Delegate responsibilities effectively.


Resumen del puesto: El gerente de operaciones dirige la operación eficiente y rentable de nuestros centros de distribución e instalaciones de almacenamiento. Gestiona las actividades de entrada relacionadas con la recepción y el almacenamiento de mercancías, la gestión de inventarios y las reclamaciones. Supervisa las actividades de salida relacionadas con el llenado de pedidos, la reposición de existencias y el envío. Es responsable de la elaboración de presupuestos, el servicio al cliente, las instalaciones y el funcionamiento de los equipos. Administra la gestión general del inventario, la productividad, la precisión y los programas de prevención de pérdidas para garantizar que se cumplan los requisitos de los clientes.

Lo que harás:
  • Mejorar los sistemas operativos, los procesos y las políticas en apoyo de la misión de las organizaciones; específicamente, respaldar una mejor gestión de informes, flujo y gestión de la información, procesos comerciales y planificación organizacional.
  • Gestionar y aumentar la eficacia y la eficiencia de los servicios de soporte (RR. HH., TI y finanzas), a través de mejoras en cada función, así como la coordinación y la comunicación entre las funciones de soporte y comerciales.
  • Desempeñar un papel importante en la planificación a largo plazo, incluida una iniciativa orientada a la excelencia operativa.
  • Supervisar la gestión financiera general, la planificación, los sistemas y los controles.
  • Organizar para dar servicio a cada división de la empresa manteniendo y mejorando la eficiencia operativa y departamental general.
  • Interactuar de forma interfuncional en todos los niveles dentro de las divisiones de la empresa, incluida la comunicación con la dirección de filiales y en el extranjero, recursos externos y preocupaciones, como transportistas, proveedores externos y agencias gubernamentales.
  • Solucionar problemas y proporcionar soluciones para problemas de alcance moderado a complejo.
  • Garantizar el cumplimiento y la adhesión adecuados a todas las normas de salud y seguridad y a los requisitos de limpieza correspondientes, tanto en lo que respecta a la seguridad personal como a la del inventario.
  • Participar en los equipos de gestión divisional y proporcionar apoyo directo a las divisiones.
  • Dirigir las operaciones del equipo de almacén y del equipo de transporte para alcanzar los objetivos.
  • Efectuar la comunicación y la motivación necesarias para el personal. Supervisar el rendimiento individual mediante la observación y la revisión de diversas métricas de productividad. Asesorar y disciplinar, según sea necesario.
  • Desarrollar y mantener un equipo de trabajo productivo mediante la formación y el desarrollo profesional.
  • Promover constantemente una cultura corporativa sólida, la calidad y los equipos de trabajo de alto rendimiento.

Acerca de ti:
  • Se requiere título universitario en un campo relacionado con las operaciones, la cadena de suministro o las finanzas.
  • 7-10 años de experiencia en gestión de instalaciones y construcción.
  • Liderazgo y visión demostrados en la gestión de grupos de personal y proyectos o iniciativas importantes.
  • Excelentes habilidades interpersonales y un estilo de gestión colaborativo.
  • Experiencia en desarrollo y supervisión de presupuestos.
  • Compromiso demostrado con altos estándares éticos profesionales y un lugar de trabajo diverso.
  • Excelente gerente de personas, abierto a la dirección y estilo de trabajo colaborativo y compromiso para hacer el trabajo.
  • Capacidad para cuestionar y debatir cuestiones de importancia para la organización.
  • Capacidad para analizar situaciones desde varios puntos de vista.
  • Persuasivo con detalles y hechos.
  • Delegar responsabilidades de manera eficaz.

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Perks & Benefits:
  • Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
  • Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Life Insurance
  • 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
  • Employee discounts for travel and events
  • 401k
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About Chefs Warehouse

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. is a specialty food distributor that began sourcing products focused on serving the specific needs of chefs who own and/or operate some of the nation's leading menu-driven independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, cruise lines, casinos and specialty food stores. The Company's product portfolio includes artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate and pastry products. The Company also offers a broad line of center-of-the-plate products, including custom cut beef, seafood and hormone-free poultry, as well as broadline food products, such as cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk and flour. The Company operates distribution centers in New York, Washington, D.C., Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California and Illinois.
Learn more about Chefs Warehouse
Size
2,712 employees
Market Cap
$1.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$82.9 million
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
+7.9%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
NASDAQ

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