Regional Director of Operations

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.

Pay Range: $180K - 210K

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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 environment.
  • Expertise in warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and other operational software.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel as needed to oversee operations at various distribution centers and facilities.

Benefits you will enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance Plan
• 401K savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time off
• Employee Discounts
• Opportunity for professional growth and development

Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age,