VP Operations

Lensa • Full-time • Union City, CA, US • 4d ago

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What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

Responsible for directing all warehousing, distribution, and operations functions in a large distribution center or multiple smaller distribution centers in support of the company's strategic and annual growth plans. This role will have direct local P&L responsibilities of assigned location(s) and will be expected to deliver high productivity and quality customer service with minimal expenses.

Primary Responsibilities

Set the overall strategy in multiple distribution centers; develop and implement specific short-term and long-term plans and programs in order to support the operational goals
Responsible for the P&L in all assigned locations; oversee the development of annual budgets to ensure facilities are executed to minimize expenses
Review performance against operating plans and standards; provide reports to direct reports on interpretation of results and provide direction to address issues
Proactively manage safety; immediately respond to any concerns and conduct proper follow-up to ensure the issue was addressed
Diagnose operations issues and assist managers in the development of solutions, action plans and communication to resolve those issues
Ensure that distribution centers are in compliance with all local, regional, and national laws and have all the required documentation

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Coach and develop management in balancing the delivery of high productivity and quality customer service
Lead and facilitate change management in support of organizational goals
Counsel and direct management on handling of labor relations, staffing, disciplinary actions and a positive work environment
Direct planning of development of distribution center management team and monitor establishment of goals for their performance; monitor, evaluate, and provide feedback to distribution center managers on progress towards completion of goals
Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills

Physical Demands

Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 15lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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