VP of Operations (Onsite)

Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies is looking to hire an experienced VP of Operations. The ideal candidate must have leadership, supply chain, distribution and construction industry experience. Experience in the foodservice industry is a plus.

To learn more about careers at Burkett please visit: https://www.burkett.com/careers

Primary Objective: This position will be responsible for the leadership, management, and the operational success of the business within a wholesale distribution environment. This position will be an integral member of the Leadership team.

Primary Functions: Provide strategic insight on company operations while leading and overseeing Procurement, Inventory Management, Distribution, Project Management, Delivery & Install, Customer Service, & Service Teams  

Reports To: President

Directly Supervises: Purchasing Manager, Customer Service Manager, Service Manager, Warehouse Manager and Construction Manager

Scheduled Hours: Full-time / Mon-Fri / 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM                     

FLSA Status: Salary

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Communicate and embody the company’s CORE values through highly effective leadership, employee development and active participation in strategic initiatives.
• Create and maintain an environment that leverages outside-the-box thinking, an entrepreneurial mindset, and challenges the status quo.
• Manage business operations which includes the distribution center, project management, delivery & install, purchasing/procurement, service, inventory management, and customer service while maintaining high quality standards, adhering to all safety procedures, and striving to provide exceptional customer service.
• Effectively manage staffing requirements, budgetary performance, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure profitability.
• Partner with key resources to implement and maintain lean principles including a process to maximize efficiencies and accountability around action items.
• Partner with key resources to actively manage vendor programs, seek improvement opportunities to enhance margin, and form strong relationships within the Supply Chain
• Analyze and improve warehouse processes, design, configuration, mechanization, and automation to create a more effective and efficient fulfillment operation.
• Effectively manage preventative maintenance programs, schedules, and repairs for warehouse & service facility items, including distribution and service equipment, such as forklifts and delivery trucks
• Analyze and improve efficiency of our in-house delivery & install model and actively strive for continuous improvement from our third-party distribution and installation partners.
• Analyze and improve efficiency in the Supply Chain Management process to improve customer experience, margins, and inventory turns.
• Oversee, implement, and maintain corporate compliance including OSHA, DOL, Code of Conduct to create and maintain safe, positive working environments for all team members.
• Collaborate with HR to hire, train and develop high performance teams through the company’s performance management processes, along with individual/team recognition for strong performance and timely intervention on all performance/behavioral concerns.
• Demonstrate active leadership by creating positive, accountable, and dynamic work environments through personal engagement and coaching through all levels of the company.
• Active participation within the Leadership Team through effective communication, setting a positive example, and providing support to peers and the CEO.

Requirements

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated leadership in managing staff, departments, major projects or initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Excels at operating in a fast-paced, community environment.
• Open to direction with an ability to look at situations from differing viewpoints.
• Experience in budget development and performance analysis

Experience/Education:

• 5-7 Years experience in Distribution, Supply Chain Management, and/or Manufacturing
• 5-7 Years experience in Management
• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
• Experience in Construction/ General Contractor is a plus

Benefits

The Company offers competitive wages, a complete benefits package which includes options for Health, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life, Paid Time Off & Holidays after a 30 day waiting period and a 401(k) retirement program after a 90 day waiting period.

About Burkett

Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies is a leading distributor of new and used restaurant equipment. In 2023, the company was recognized as a Top Workplace by the Toledo Blade and broke into the top 40 of the Top 100 Foodservice Equipment Distributors by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine. Burkett has also been acknowledged by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in the foodservice industry, along with receiving the 2019 Management Excellence Award from Foodservice Equipment Reports magazine. Join Burkett, a positive and energetic company that values your ideas, and be part of our continued success in the dynamic foodservice industry.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer & a Drug Free Workplace.

To learn more about careers at Burkett please visit: https://www.burkett.com/careers

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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