Operations Manager II
Company: UNFI
Location: Joliet
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
Join our team and immediately become part of the largest
distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty
products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000
customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse
associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food
that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small
family owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in
between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and
feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team
today.Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K &
VacationGrowth and professional development
opportunities.Recognition for great work, company events and
picnics, and much more.Full-time employment
opportunityPurpose:Through a constructive and energetic style,
guided by the objectives of the company, the Operations Manager is
responsible for the leadership, management and vision necessary to
ensure that the facility or multiple facilities, has the proper
operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and
people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to
ensure financial strength and operating efficiencies.Job
Responsibilities:Directs and manages warehouse, facility and
transportation for both inbound and outbound operations, depending
on size of DCImplements cost effective systems of control over
capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and
salaries.Manages capital asset maintenance. Controls and minimizes
operating expenses.Maintains existing facilities and equipment;
replaces or makes adjustments to warehouse facilities and equipment
when necessary.Spearheads the development, communication and
implementation of effective growth strategies and processes to
allow company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, and
business goals and objectives.Assumes responsibility for the
measurement and effectiveness of all processes. Provides timely,
accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the
warehouse as required.Collaborates with the management team to
develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of
systems, processes, and personnel, designed to accommodate the
rapid growth objectives of our organization.Motivate and lead a
high-performance management team; attract, recruit and retain
required members of the team as needed; provides mentoring as a
cornerstone to the management career development program.Fosters a
success-oriented, accountable environment within the
warehouse.Works to develop and maintain productive business
relations with vendors, suppliers, and all business
partners.Ensures that OSHA requirements are effectively
implemented.Ensures that both the inside and outside of Warehouse
facilities are clean and orderly.Ensures that forklifts, trailers,
trucks, stackers, ladders, pallets, shelves, and Warehouse
machinery are in Safe operating condition.Conducts performance
appraisals. Provides measurable feedback to assigned personnel and
suggestions for improved performance. Formulates and implements
employee corrective actions as needed.Ensures compliance with all
Federal, State and Local laws, as well as all company
policies.Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical
Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and
procedures, as appropriate for locationPerform other relevant job
duties as requiredJob Requirements:BS DegreeExperience:Five or more
years of related experience, with at least two or more years of
supervisory experienceKnowledge:Excellent understanding of
inventory control and management proceduresUnderstanding of Company
operationsKnowledge of budgeting, supply contracts, and shipping
requirementsSkills / Abilities:Excellent leadership abilities.Able
to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities.Strong
problem-solving skillsGood communications abilities.Able to use all
related maintenance equipment and computer applications.Physical
Environment / Demands:Some travel may be requiredMost work is
performed in a temperature-controlled office environmentIncumbent
may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminalWhile
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with
hands and arms; and talk or hear.Incumbent may use calculators,
keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of
normal workdayStooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be
required in completion of job dutiesAll qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran
status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating
an inclusive and respectful environment for all. -
M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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