Executive Director

4 weeks ago

St Cloud, United States Associated Wholesale Grocers Full time
Job Description

SUMMARY: Directs, manages and has overall responsibility for all warehouse activities to ensure the highest level of expense control, productivity and overall efficiency is obtained. Oversees the transportation function (either in house or by outside carrier) to ensure all transportation activities are handled in an efficient and appropriate manner to meet the needs of members and the goals of AWG. Responsible to provide a safe, productive and quality work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The individual must have the ability to perform the responsibilities listed below. The list is not all inclusive of duties that may be requested by the department head or a member of upper management but are intended for an understanding of the purpose of the position. It is the responsibility of each individual at AWG to provide ultimate customer service to our members to support their efforts in increasing same store sales and profits.
  1. Project annual operating budget and monitor all P&L lines of responsibility to assure compliance and meeting established goals.
  2. Establish and direct all operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and total warehouse inventory.
  3. Direct and coordinate activities of distribution center with activities of member services, customer service and procurement to ensure availability of merchandise.
  4. Direct all distribution activities to balance the needs of the members and AWG, providing prompt and efficient customer service.
  5. Maintain and improve the productivity and efficiency of the distribution center.
  6. Hire, train and develop staff and develop a succession plan. Provide performance appraisals, guidance, recognition and employee development activities.
  7. Increase production and effectively utilize the distribution center employees to maximize efficiency and reduce distribution center operating expenses.
  8. Oversee all disciplinary actions to ensure proper steps are followed.
  9. Oversee the resolution of employee complaints or grievances to facilitate a proper resolution.
  10. Provide a safe, productive, and quality work environment.
  11. Provide an atmosphere of open and honest communications at all levels within the distribution center.
  12. Responsible to see that all AWG programs, policies and procedures are followed and to see that all laws and governmental regulations are followed.
  13. Monitor all state, federal, and AWG safety and sanitation policies for compliance.
  14. Work as a member of the AWG team so the total job responsibilities are met. Actions must always stress a sense of cooperation, integrity, tact and consideration with our members, associates and division management.
  15. This position requires strong communication and computer skills with the ability to use and learn new technology. Management will be kept informed on planning, analysis, work performed and results. All records required by management must be complete, accurate and submitted on time.
  16. For any facility with employees represented by a union, administer the collective bargaining agreement, and assist in negotiating the contract.
  17. For any facility that is union-free, provide an open and honest working environment and maintain a union-free environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. A reasonable accommodation may be considered according to the ADA if it would not impose an undue hardship on the operations of the business without significant difficulty or expense. The reasonable accommodation would permit a qualified employee the ability to perform all essential functions of the job within the safety and contractual guidelines of the position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write and speak English language. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to compile and administer a department budget.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form. Ability to reason with employees and vendors. Negotiating skills beneficial.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Driver's License.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Knowledge of company policy and procedures. Knowledge of products, accounting principles, communication skills, warehouse functions, billing and receiving procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finer, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the job duties, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold in the coolers or freezer. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the job duties, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold in the coolers or freezer. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

This position uses all available resources to guide the Distribution Department to continuous growth and financial success for the company.

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation's largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and more than 3,900 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale divisions. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2023 were $12.4 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
  • 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Wellness Program
  • Yearly Holiday Bonus

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