Director, Regional Operations

## Director, Regional Operations Apply:
Vernon:
Clackamas, Oregon:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR103004

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!  We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** Strategic Leadership:**  + Develop and implement the operational strategy aligned with the company’s overall goals and objectives.  + Lead, mentor, and develop the operations team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.  + Drive innovation in operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
* ** Supply Chain Management:**  + Oversee all aspects of the supply chain, from procurement to delivery, ensuring that food products are delivered on time, in full, and within quality standards.  + Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms and consistency in supply.  + Ensure compliance with all food safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
* ** Logistics & Distribution Oversight:**  + Lead the logistics and transportation teams to optimize national distribution networks, ensuring on-time delivery and cost-effective transportation solutions.  + Implement data-driven strategies to manage fleet operations, warehouse facilities, and distribution points across the country.
* ** Operational Excellence & Process Improvement:**  + Continuously evaluate and optimize operational workflows to drive cost reductions and operational efficiencies.  + Foster a culture of operational excellence through the implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices.  + Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational performance and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
* ** Budget & Financial Management:**  + Develop and manage the operations budget, ensuring cost controls are in place and that the department operates within financial targets.  + Analyze financial reports to identify areas for improvement and create cost-saving initiatives.  + Developing and managing Budgets, P&Ls and key performance indicators
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* Cross-functional Collaboration:

**  + Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service teams to ensure seamless communication between departments and alignment on client expectations.  + Work closely with IT to enhance systems and processes that drive operational performance and integrate advanced technology into the supply chain.
* ** Compliance &

Risk Management:

**  + Ensure all operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including food safety, health and safety standards, and environmental guidelines.  + Develop and manage risk mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions in the supply chain and ensure business continuity.
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* Qualifications:

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* Education:

**  + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).  + Certifications in logistics or supply chain management (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma) are highly desired.
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* Experience:

**  + 10+ years of progressive experience in operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably in the food distribution or related industry.  + Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex operations across multiple regions.  + Strong experience with food safety standards, inventory management, and distribution logistics.
* ** Skills & Abilities:**  + Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.  + Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.  + Ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced…