GENERAL MANAGER

• Accountable for the management of all departments or functional groups through subordinate Managers/Supervisors and for all personnel issues-including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.

• Interaction with and responsibilities for Operations, Human Resources, Safety/Loss Prevention, and Inventory Control to drive results and deliver solutions.

• Implements cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.

• Manages capital asset maintenance. Controls and minimizes operating expenses. • Maintains existing facilities and equipment; replaces or adjusts warehouse facilities and equipment when necessary

• Spearheads the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes to allow company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, and business goals and objectives.

• Assumes responsibility for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes. Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the warehouse as required.

• Collaborates with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel, designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of our organization.

• Motivates and leads a high-performance management team; attracts, recruits, and retains required members of the team as needed; provides mentoring as a cornerstone to the management career development program.

• Fosters a success-oriented, accountable environment within the distribution center.

• Works to develop and maintain productive business relations with vendors, suppliers, and all business partners. Ensures the OSHA requirements and all Federal and State Law and compliance are effectively implemented.

• Ensures sanitation meets UNFI requirements for all areas of warehouse and fleet. Ensures forklifts, trailers, trucks, stackers, ladders, pallets, shelves, and Warehouse machinery are in safe operating condition.

• Conducts performance appraisals. Provides measurable feedback to assigned personnel and suggestions for improved performance. Formulates and implements employee corrective actions as needed.

• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws, as well as all company policies.

• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location

• Achieve expense related budget criteria in all departments of the Distribution Center, Warehouse, Transportation, HR, Inventory Control.

• Leads distribution center efforts in meeting all Operational Excellence metrics including but not limited: Warehousing –Mis picks, Billed not Received, Damages, Spoilage, Production, Labor Management, Slotting, Engineered Standards, Safety, Energy Conservation and Recycling.

• Transportation – On Time Deliveries, On Time Dispatch, Idle Time, Miles per Stop, Miles per Route, Miles per Gallon, Standardized Routing and People Net Reporting.

• Human Resources –Recruitment, Training and Retention, Associate Turnover and Associate Development, Performance Management, EEOC Compliance, Administration of all UNFI Associate Benefit Plans.

• Safety – DART Rate, Workman’s Comp% to Sales and Compliance with and Successful Ranking of UNFI Safety Audit.

• Sanitation –Compliance with and Superior Rating on AIB or other internal or external audit metric.

• Inventory Control – Perform Cycle Count Protocol Quarterly, Achieve minimum accuracy standards of UNFI.

• Sustainability – Meet UNFI Standards for Energy Conservation and Recycling.

• All Service, productivity, accuracy, and safety targets are well coordinated and delivered in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws.

• Inventory records and documents are current, accurate, and well organized.

• Machinery, equipment, and systems are in good working condition and preventive maintenance is performed as scheduled

• Effective hiring and retention of a motivated workforce assures personnel are effective, efficient, and optimally utilized.

• Maintains positive internal and external customer relations

• Develop and promote a respectful workplace through review of policies and procedures and actions that support and encourage respectful behavior.

• Management is informed of area activities and of any significant problems

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or equivalent related experience

• Excellent understanding of Profit and Loss statements

• Understanding of Customer Service and UNFI Service Goals

• Understanding of Company operations

• Knowledge of budgeting, supply contracts, and shipping requirements

• Knowledge of corporate compliance, ethics policies and code of conduct

• Understanding of Inventory Control and Management procedures

• Understanding of Material Handling Equipment Operations and Maintenance

• Knowledge of OSHA, HAACP and Sanitation standards

• Knowledge of Safety and Loss Prevention

• Understanding of DOT Regulations, Outbound Transportation systems and radio frequency systems

• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems

• Demonstrated ability to lead at least one other department outside Operations (i.e. Inventory Control or SLP or both)

• Five or more years of related experience with at least two or more years of leading both the Warehouse and Transportation departments

• Previous Change Management experience (driving, influencing, and inspiring change through communication at all impacted levels).

• Experience leading Cross Functional Teams

• Experience leading projects (business transfers, new facility openings, software implementations, etc.)

• System implementation experience is preferred

• SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Acts with integrity demonstrates responsible, ethical, and honest behavior in all UNFI roles, tasks, and responsibilities, models the UNFI values

• Motivates self and others to accomplish important objectives despite a complex environment and multiple demands, creates a sense of urgency, delegates appropriately

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent communications abilities

• Able to use all related maintenance equipment and computer applications

Additional Information

• Company Name: UNFI Wholesale Inc.
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Indicator: Onsite

Compensation

• Pay Range: $114300.00 - $182100.00 Annually ($54.95 - $87.55 Hourly)
• Other Compensation: Long Term Incentive and Bonus Eligible