Vice President of Operations

A food client of mine is hiring for a VP of Operations based out of their site in Memphis, TN! Relocation assistance can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior operational leader for assigned distribution centers, with full accountability for site performance.
• Report directly to regional operations leadership, with a collaborative, dotted‑line relationship to area business leaders.
• Oversee operational integration and alignment across multiple facilities within the region.

Strategic Planning & Direction

• Define long-term operational goals aligned with broader business strategy.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for distribution operations.
• Coordinate activities among shipping, receiving, transportation, procurement, and sales to ensure unified performance and shared accountability.
• Contribute to the development of overall goals for the distribution network.

Operational Performance & Profitability

• Plan, organize, and direct operational functions to achieve efficiency and profitability targets.
• Maintain strong control of inventory accuracy, loss prevention, accident reduction, and overall safety metrics.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, and operational enhancements.
• Implement best practices and new methods to elevate productivity and customer service.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal standards.
• Lead safety, security, maintenance, and ergonomic programs across the facilities.
• Promote a culture of safety and proactively manage risk mitigation efforts.
• Delegate responsibilities to management teams to achieve performance and productivity goals.
• Interpret and enforce company policies related to safety, conduct, and operations.
• Guide and coach managers in workforce management, performance oversight, and employee engagement.
• Create performance improvement plans, provide corrective action when needed, and identify training and development opportunities.