Director of Operations

FreshEdge is built on a united infrastructure of fresh food distributors collectively working to provide an unmatched assortment and service level across contiguous geographies via multiple locations and refrigerated facilities. We look forward to adding to our team and continuing our growth.

Essential Functions:

• Drive continuous improvement across all operations’ departments by championing efficiency ideas and cost reduction measures.
• Create systems and processes to successfully deliver operational targets, budgets, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and related scorecards for measurement.
• Plan and develop logistics and operational strategies that meet and exceed organizational pro forma and operating margin targets, providing action-oriented budgets and deadlines.
• Regularly work hands-on with and be present with logistics, warehouse, and distribution operating company leaders.
• Oversee capital investment projects and be directly involved with selection and installation.
• Ensure company integration standards and timelines are being followed and improved upon.
• Develop and lead strategic execution of site, region, and corporate initiatives with respect to:
• Inbound and Outbound Warehouse Management
• Facilities Management, including building, grounds, power industrial equipment, sanitation, and security
• Transportation Management, including routing, delivery, and backhaul
• Current and new company systems, such as ERP/WMS/CRM/Route Optimization software
• Actively support other departments in the achievement of site and region goals.
• Oversee and provide leadership to inventory control, logistics, warehouse, and distribution operations in a scaling company with an energetic and creative atmosphere
• Develop/Enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for optimal performance and develop a company-wide QOS
• Plan and develop operational strategies for processing crew, repack crew, organize daily inventory count, monitor incoming product deliveries
• Regularly work hands on with data entry of processing assignments, repack assignments, inventory adjustments, and communication with warehouse supervisors
• Support Food Safety in ensuring company standards and procedures related to food safety are being strictly adhered to and improved upon
• Ensure company standards and procedures related to insurance, risk management, and workplace safety are being observed at all times
• Collaborate with other executive team members to create a cohesive leadership unit
• Share thoughts and ideas of potential improvements with management and other teams leaders
  
  

Compensation:

• $90,000 base + 10% discretionary bonus
  
  

Location:

• Remote
  
  

Competencies, Education, and Experience:

• Intellectual horsepower
• Highly resourceful
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Innovative and creative thinking
• Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in operations or warehouse management, or a related field, preferably as a VP of Operations or similar role.
• Proficient PC skills in CRM and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems- Produce Pro, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and common E Mail systems.
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Stand or sit for long periods of time
• Travel (50% - 75%) by auto or by flying commercial or privately as required.
  
  

Benefits:

• Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Weekly Paid
• Career Advancement Opportunities
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.