(Grocery) Regional Director of Cut Produce

Description

Job Overview

• The Regional Director for Cut Produce Operations spearheads the strategic and operational growth of our divisions, ensuring they function efficiently and cost-effectively while meeting the organization's vision and goals. This role is pivotal in driving the performance of our cut produce operations, enhancing profitability, and ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Lead recruitment, training, and mentoring of the team.
• Direct and manage the team's workload and schedules.
• Conduct comprehensive performance reviews.
• Implement discipline and manage terminations in alignment with company policies.
• Key Responsibilities: Analyze divisional P&L to drive strategic decisions and identify growth opportunities.
• Champion merchandising strategies and brand management.
• Set, communicate, and realize the strategic direction of the operations division.
• Partner with executive teams to align on and realize company objectives.
• Foster collaboration across divisions to fulfill the organization's mission.
• Champion technological advancements and procedural improvements to optimize organizational efficiency.
• Ensure departmental strategies resonate with the organization's overarching vision.
• Oversee departmental budgets, ensuring financial prudence.
• Deliver performance insights to senior executives.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in operations management.
• Identify and facilitate relevant training opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to brand and regulatory compliance.
• Drive sales growth and outperform set targets.
• Enforce brand consistency and quality by ensuring franchisee adherence to corporate sourcing.
• Spearhead franchisee recruitment and support.
• Coordinate schedules for Reporting Managers and other direct reports.
• Monitor and oversee franchisee operations, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
• Assess business procedures and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure safe, conducive work environments.
• Oversee key departments ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Communicate key directives and policy changes, fostering understanding and morale.
• Regularly inspect and assess store operations.
• Build strong partnerships with store managers, franchisees, and merchandisers.
• Lead recruitment for managerial roles and other key positions.
• Ensure training across all divisions and business lines.
• Competencies: Technical Proficiency: Comprehensive understanding of product lines, inventory management, and store operations.
• Regulatory and Brand Acumen: Knowledge in food safety, brand compliance, and associated audit processes.
• Problem-Solving: Address franchisee, client, and chef requirements and manage operational challenges effectively.
• Leadership: Proven managerial skills, adept in mentoring, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Adaptability: Embrace challenging tasks, be resourceful, and think strategically. Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Required Skills/Abilities: Comprehensive understanding of business and finance concepts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient managerial and diplomacy capabilities.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Outstanding organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. MBA is an advantage.
• At least 8 years of diversified experience in a related role.
• Candidates should either possess the ServSafe Manager Certification upon joining or acquire it within an agreed timeframe post-hiring.
• Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds, especially when handling produce crates.
• Frequent travel within the assigned region, and occasional national trips.
• Work Environment: Dynamic retail environment with a strong emphasis on fresh produce quality and safety.
• Regular visits to franchise locations, interacting with staff, observing operations, and possibly handling produce directly.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Equal Opportunity Statement: GBC Food Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Military Applicants: We value the skills and experience military veterans bring to our team. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.