JOB SUMMARY

This position directs, leads and controls a center's sales and distribution of products and services to the customized foodservice industry. Achieves planned goals for sales, expenses, pretax income and return on assets through effective management of the center's human and physical assets, accomplished through constant direct personal workplace contact with and oversight of staff and operations. Builds and maintains a customer service level consistent with the corporate philosophy. Requires consistent presence and oversight of daily business operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigates and implements methods to minimize costs and improve efficiency among various functional areas at the center.

• Provides timely and accurate reports as needed.

• Preserves appropriate levels of customer service to present accounts and maintain high levels of customer relations.

• Oversees the selection, motivation, and development of the human resources of the center to ensure key positions are ably staffed and future management is developed.

• Maintains a high level of efficiency and professionalism throughout the operations center.

• Assists in the management of sales and marketing efforts for the center and directs the center's efforts to seek out profitable new business with existing concepts.

• Ensures timely and efficient receipt, storage and delivery of proper products to customers as ordered and provides general oversight of all operations.

• Retain the physical assets of the center in a good and sanitary condition and reviews and acts on requests for capital expenditures for the center.

• Punctual and regular attendance demonstrated via a physical presence on site. Remains accessible outside of normal business hours for interaction with the central office staff.

• Assures that all financial and accounting procedures are appropriate and adhered to and that the operations and viability of the operations are financially sound and profitable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• A minimum of 10-15 years’ experience in operations distribution management with direct accountability/responsibility for one or more of the core operations functions of warehouse or transportation operations.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Driver’s license and evidence of insurance following company policy.

Physical Demand

• Can communicate clearly with employees, customers, and other business contacts and operate office equipment including computers, telephones and cell phones.

• Must be able to observe, inspect and participate in all aspects of the office, warehouse and distribution operations which involves walking, climbing, riding, stepping, reaching, sitting, standing and lifting.

Mental/Visual Demand

• Able to read at a distance close to the eyes, with or without correction.

• Manage to receive and process information, make decisions and evaluate results.

Working Condition

• Most of the day is spent in a comfortable office environment and within the warehouse and distribution center as well as around equipment and in trucks or automobiles.

• Some travel is required.

Equipment Operated

• Automobile.

• Personal computer, cell phone, telephone.

Position Supervised

• Warehouse department head

• Transportation department head

• Human resources manager

• Safety manager

• Sales manager/director

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.