Director Regional Operations

Company: VersaCold International Corporation
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

VersaCold is a food-first supply chain company with one of North America's largest cold chain networks. We're dedicated to ensuring the safety, quality and freshness of the food families eat. With 65 years of experience, we collaborate as entrusted partners to maintain cold chain integrity and deliver customized solutions to complex business challenges. The foundation of our culture is based upon The VersaCold Way demonstrating our commitment to health and safety, integrity, innovation, performance and collaboration. We are a growing organization and currently looking for a passionate and motivated Director Regional Operations - to join our winning team. - Employment Type: - Full-Time - - POSITION SUMMARY The Director Regional Operations will provide strategic direction and operational support for facilities within a small to medium geographic region. Coordinate with facility leadership to ensure they are equipped to meet established goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct, recruit, train, develop, and provide performance feedback to direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Develop and ensure implementation of annual warehouse strategic plan and performance objectives
• Manage each cost center's Profit & Loss (P&L), annual budget, and allocation of capital assets
• Collaborate with the Regional Vice President of Sales to lead, develop, and implement sales strategies that ensure Lineage's growth and profit targets are achieved
• Support company marketing and sales efforts, in conjunction with the local and national sales teams, to meet company objectives, volume, revenue, and operating goals
• Implement Lean principles to develop management teams within facilities and across region
• Direct inventory control standards in accordance with company policy
• Ensure safety and sanitation processes and policies are followed
• Ensure warehouses operate in compliance with federal, state, and local rules, and regulations -KEY REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and operations experience
  • 5 years' progressive senior level Operations Management experience in Supply Chain or similar industry
  • Demonstrated proficiency in development and implementation of strategy / annual plans (budget, operational performance, SOPs,workshops, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience implementing and evaluating metrics
  • Ability to lead discussions, make presentations and deliver technical results to a non-technical audience
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity
  • Ability to travel up to 75%
  • Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
  • Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud VersaCold is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. VersaCold welcomes and encourages applications from various groups including visible minorities, Aboriginal, and people with disabilities. - VersaCold is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with all applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of our process. If you require additional accommodations, please email - talent@versacold.com .

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