Vice President of Operations

Vice President Of Operations

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to oversee a large distribution center for one of the nation's leading food distributors. The Vice President of Operations will step into a visible role with strong upward mobility, serving as the senior leader of the facility and driving operational excellence across inbound, outbound, transportation, and facilities management.

This role is a backfill, offering the chance for an experienced leader to make their mark quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The position offers direct exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to influence both local and regional operations strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the Buffalo distribution center, managing operations across inbound, outbound, transportation, and facilities.
• Lead and develop a team of department managers & indirect reports.
• Ensure operational efficiency, profitability, and compliance with all safety, regulatory, and company standards.
• Partner with executive leadership to align site operations with broader regional and corporate goals.
• Drive performance improvement in productivity, safety, inventory management, and customer service.
• Manage union labor relations, including negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
• Champion a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Qualifications