Vp Operations - Chicago

US Foods

Chicago, Illinois, US
Base: $130,000 - $215,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Directs and oversees distribution center operations
Negotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements
Ensures safe, efficient, service-oriented, and profitable department
Directs and oversees the overall operations and site management of the Distribution Centers (DCs), negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements

Job Summary

  • Directs and oversees the overall operations and site management of the Distribution Centers (DCs), negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements.
  • This Strategic leadership role requires experience leading union hourly employees and overseeing Bensenville and the new semi-automated Aurora location.
  • Establishes long-term operations objectives aligned with business goals, develops and executes strategic plans, and maintains profitable operations by controlling inventory, losses, accidents, and safety.

Matching Summary

Directs and oversees the overall operations and site management of the Distribution Centers (DCs), negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements.

Salary

Base: $130,000 - $215,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Directs and oversees distribution center operations
  • Negotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements
  • Ensures safe, efficient, service-oriented, and profitable department
  • Leads union hourly employees
  • Oversees Bensenville and Aurora locations
  • Site management for standalone locations

Nice-to-have

  • Experience transitioning team into automation
  • Desire to lead through automation transition
  • Integrate separate activities of shipping, receiving, transportation, purchasing and sales
  • Seek synergies and best practices
  • Participate in Operations knowledge center and industry organizations

Key Requirements

  • 10 years operations experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of management experience
  • 4-year degree preferred or equivalent experience
  • Experience leading in a DC with semi-automation
  • Union facilities only
  • D.O.T. regulations, Labor Relations, Customer Service, budgeting and cost control, OSHA, HAACP knowledge

Work Rights

Not specified

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