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Position Summary:

Oversees all aspects of Warehouse Operations on second and third shift.  Coordinates activities of warehouse operations between Divisional Warehouse, Transportation and Sales Departments. Works with warehouse supervisory teams on staffing, employee development and operational efficiency within the distribution center.

Essential Functions:

Serves as a resource and servant leader.  Creates an environment that stimulates achievement, creates opportunities, and sets an expectation for teamwork and success. 

Interviews, hires, trains, and retains management staff.  Conducts performance monitoring of staff, initiates follow through with corrective  action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the departments on second and third shift within the divisional warehouse operation.  

Mentors, motivates, and develops staff and acts as a role model and resource to them.  Works with Warehouse Leadership to identify and develop future warehouse leaders.

Adheres to the mission and cornerstone values and applicable practices of the organization.

 

Operations and Efficiency

Responsible for the global accountability and overall performance of Distribution Center (DC) initiatives, including complete and accurate customer order shipment, accurate transport and delivery of GFS products; quality and inventory standards and shrink; system and other audits; and the general maintenance and management of the DC.

Maintains branch route growth plan knowledge and its effect on the DC systems and personnel requirements.  Collaborates with the local DC transportation  leadership on route placement plans to maximize warehouse efficiencies and transit/delivery departure requirements.

Works with department leadership and their staff to develop creative plans for DC systems and procedures that will improve customer service, safety, efficiency, accuracy, product care, sanitation, and employee morale.

Ensures training requirements and tracking are complete for all warehouse employees.

Maintains relevant and updated knowledge and technical aptitude on current operations systems in order to utilize this knowledge to make educated, data driven decisions in every day and emergent operational crisis.

Responsible for food safety and Quality Control Compliance

 

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Broad knowledge of warehousing operations and compliance

Must have excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills as well as problem-solving capabilities.

Must have ability to prepare and deliver presentations and speak at minor functions as a departmental representative.

Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.

Must be able to perform fundamental mathematical functions including concepts of  basic algebra and geometry.

This position requires excellent mentoring, good listening and supervisory skills to oversee the day to day operations of the department. 

Must have good time management and organizational skills.  

Acts as a change agent.  

Develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.  Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.

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Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.