Director of Operations

About The Chefs' WarehouseThe Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.Mission: The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.Our C.H.E.F.S. Values: Curious & Creative Hungry For Food & Results Entrepreneurial Forward Thinking & Flexible Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)Position Summary: This position will support all aspects of the region’s operations and logistics functions, while providing on-going support to the sales organization.What you’ll do:Set the strategic goals and vision for operations and logistics in the specific market – to include all operations, warehousing, transportation, inventory control and fulfillment.Assist in development and layout of new facilities, and facility expansions.Manage and develop all operations, logistics, third party vendor relationships.Oversee management of the region’s operations, requiring a “roll up your sleeves” attitude.Deliver cost and productivity improvements through improved process and methodologies.Reduce expense through improved performance and maximized efficiencies.Identify and implement best practices in technology, inventory control, and logistics.Develop and manage the region’s long term distribution and transportation strategies.Work with the Management team leaders to ensure the operation is delivering exceptional customer service and meeting operational expectations.Report to senior management on operational and productivity metrics, resource needs and opportunities for improvement.Develop an exceptional team through hiring, development, and continual training.About you:College degree preferred5-7 years of distribution & transportation experience required5+ years of food distribution preferredExtensive P&L knowledge with ability to drive efficiencies and controlsStrong communication and presentation skills. Proficient in communicating with all levels of managementStrong interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships at all levels of the organizationExceptional organizational and planning skillsMulti-site management preferredExperience managing and implementing through lean principles, and practices15% TravelResumen del puesto:Este puesto apoyará todos los aspectos de las operaciones y funciones logísticas de la región, proporcionando soporte continuo a la organización de ventas.Lo que harás:Establecer los objetivos estratégicos y la visión para las operaciones y logística en el mercado específico, que incluyen todas las operaciones, almacenamiento, transporte, control de inventarios y cumplimiento de pedidos.Asistir en el desarrollo y diseño de nuevas instalaciones y expansiones de las mismas.Gestionar y desarrollar todas las operaciones, la logística y las relaciones con los proveedores terceros.Supervisar la gestión de las operaciones de la región, con una actitud proactiva y dispuesta a “remangarse las mangas”.Lograr mejoras en costos y productividad a través de la mejora de procesos y metodologías.Reducir gastos mediante el mejoramiento del rendimiento y la maximización de eficiencias.Identificar e implementar mejores prácticas en tecnología, control de inventarios y logística.Desarrollar y gestionar las estrategias de distribución y transporte a largo plazo de la región.Trabajar con los líderes del equipo de gestión para garantizar que la operación ofrezca un servicio al cliente excepcional y cumpla con las expectativas operativas.Informar a la alta dirección sobre métricas operativas y de productividad, necesidades de recursos y oportunidades de mejora.Desarrollar un equipo excepcional a través de la contratación, desarrollo y formación continua.Sobre ti:Título universitario preferido.5-7 años de experiencia en distribución y transporte requeridos.Más de 5 años de experiencia en distribución de alimentos preferido.Conocimiento amplio de P&L con la capacidad de impulsar eficiencias y controles.Habilidades sólidas de comunicación y presentación.Dominio en la comunicación con todos los niveles de la gestión.Habilidades interpersonales excepcionales, con capacidad para construir relaciones efectivas en todos los niveles de la organización.Habilidades excepcionales de organización y planificación.Experiencia en gestión de múltiples sitios preferido.Experiencia en gestión e implementación a través de principios y prácticas de mejora continua (Lean).15% de viajes.The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.Perks & Benefits:Paid Vacations, Paid HolidaysHealth, Dental and Medical BenefitsWeekly payLife Insurance5% above cost for our high-quality food productsEmployee discounts for travel and events401kEmployee Stock Purchase PlanThe Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.