Director of Operations - Stock Yards Loveland at US Foods

Loveland, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Distribution, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

4-year degree preferred (or High School Diploma (or GED) and equivalent experience)
10 years operations experience, various job functions in food production, warehouse/distribution management
Minimum of 5 years of management experience
Experience in continuous improvement/lean six sigma disciplines
Food manufacturing experience to include food safety requirements
Warehouse management experience
Customer service experience
Budgeting and cost control knowledge
Knowledge of OSHA, HACCP and other regulations
PC skills

Responsibilities

Oversee production driving standardization, productivity improvement, and equipment utilization
Establish long-term operations objectives aligned with business goals
Develop and execute strategic plan for the operations department
Integrate activities of production, shipping, receiving, transportation, purchasing and sales by discussing accountabilities and interdependence
Participate in establishment of overall Production-Distribution Center business goals
Plan, organize, direct, and control operations by integrating functions and processes with business goals
Maintain profitable operations by controlling inventory, losses, accidents and safety
Seek synergies and best practices to develop and implement new methods to improve productivity or customer service
Guide operations management in compliance with government, regulatory agency guidelines, laws and Company programs
Implement programs to ensure overall safety, security, maintenance and ergonomics for operations functions
Delegate responsibility to managers to accomplish productivity goals with guidance and coaching
Enforce Production-Distribution Center/company policies on safety and employee discipline
Communicate changes to the workforce and oversee work and performance of day warehouse associates
Create performance improvement plans, administer discipline, and identify training opportunities
Supervise all Production/Operations leadership for Stock Yards

Skills

Operations Management

Site Leadership

Strategic Planning

Inventory Control

Safety Compliance

Production Oversight

Distribution Management

Transportation Management

Purchasing

Regulatory Compliance

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters

1853Year Founded

$340.5KTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.

$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.

Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.

The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.

US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.

Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.

Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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