VP Operations - Chicago
Listed on 2026-02-23
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Management
Operations Manager, General Management
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OverviewDirects and oversees the overall operations and site management of the Distribution Centers (DCs). Negotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements. Implements and ensures that procedures are followed to provide a safe, efficient, service-oriented, and profitable department.
Responsibilities- Oversee Bensenville and new semi-automated Aurora location. Lead through automation transition.
- Site leadership:
Manage overall site management for standalone locations. Hard line reporting to RVP Operations and dotted line to Area President. - Planning and Directing:
Establish long-term operations objectives, develop and execute strategic plan for operations department. - Profitable Operations:
Plan, organize, direct, and control operations to maintain profitability. - Safety and Compliance:
Guide operations management in compliance with regulations and company programs. - Personnel and Company Policy:
Delegate responsibility, enforce policies on safety and discipline, create performance improvement plans, administer discipline, and identify training opportunities. - Networking:
Participate in operations knowledge center, industry organizations, and other networking opportunities. - Automation:
Experience leading in a DC with semi-automation. - Union facilities only:
Negotiate terms of collective bargaining agreements. - Other duties assigned by manager.
- Education:
4-year degree preferred (or High School Diploma/GED and equivalent experience). - Experience:
10 years operations experience, various job functions in distribution management, minimum of 5 years of management experience. - Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: DOT regulations, Labor Relations, Recruiting, Customer Service, budgeting and cost control, knowledge of OSHA, HAACP and other regulations, PC skills.
Base rate between $130,000 - $215,000.
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).
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