Established in 1995, FiveStar Catering quickly became a leading caterer to film and fortune 500 companies. In 1998, Five Star Gourmet Foods was formed with the goal of becoming a revolutionary large scale food provider. In 2006, Catering Operations were divested to focus solely on large scale food preparation and distribution. At FiveStar Gourmet Foods, Inc., we are committed to being continually recognized as the premier global provider of fresh, healthy, and innovative food products. In maintaining that distinction, we are constantly mindful of our three Core Values, which are the driving forces behind our business: Our Customers, Our Team Members, Our Brands.
FiveStar Gourmet Foods is currently looking for an experienced and well-versed VP of Operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible in overseeing the company’s operations team throughout the Ontario, CA location. The VPO will provide leadership, management, and vision to ensure that we deliver exceptional outcomes to meet profit, safety, and quality goals. In addition, the ideal candidate will be involved in many aspects of the business including marketing initiatives, planning and strategy, financial reporting, and a major role in supply chain management of operations. This position will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Making the supply chain as efficient as possible to reduce overhead and operating costs, increase speed of deliverables, and introduce new products to market
· Utilizes data from current and past performances, to strategically map out forecasting for supply chain management
· Introduce new resources to prepare the supply chain for future challenges
· Coordinate both with internal staff and external vendors, by introducing new elements of supply chain
best business practices
· Explain how initiatives can be implemented, both internally and externally with 3rd party venders
· Tasked with keeping operations uninterrupted even as all elements of the supply chain are constantly evaluated for areas of improvement.
· Strategize with the CEO and Management Team, to address each issue that confronts the supply chain
· Partner with Human Resources on Management mentorship program, and staff evaluations
· Responsible of the extend growth to the end consumer and maintaining the health of the business by facilitating growth
· Partner with Management Team to factor in consumer satisfaction, management decision making, data initiatives, and customer feedback
· New operations strategy implemented by CEO, influenced by customer experience, satisfaction, and adaptation, to show metrics of success
· Decision-making process on ethics and integrity
· Able to work independently
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)
· Bachelor’s degree in Business required; MBA degree or CPSM certification preferred
· Minimum twelve to fifteen years of experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably food service and/or manufacturing organization
· Well-versed in how business operate with financial acumen and ability to negotiate effectively
· Overall management with Multi Location Plants
· Management and Oversight for multiple Profit and Loss Centers/Divisions
· Demonstrated track record for developing managerial talent with strategic business growth
· Proven record of establishing directions and leads the development of short and long-term strategies and objectives.
· Ultimate accountability for performance results of the organization.
· Maintaining a “Safety First” culture with the operations
· High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas
· Excellent judgement and analytical skills
· First class interpersonal and communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ontario, CA 91761: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
- Supply chain: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person