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General Manager II - Last Mile & Food Service Operations

LocationOakwood Village, OH (Oakleaf Oval)

Work modeon-site

Typefull-time

Company size10,000+ people

First seen1w ago

Last seen1d ago

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced General Manager with a strong background in last-mile food service operations to lead a well-established, tenured team.

This leader will oversee all aspects of facility operations, including transportation, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and team development. We’re seeking someone who can build on an already strong culture while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

✔ Experience leading full facility operations

✔ Strong transportation and last-mile logistics expertise

✔ A passion for developing high-performing teams

✔ A proven track record of driving results in fast-paced distribution environments

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and operational support to meet the established goals for a small to medium sized warehouse which carries a broad scope of responsibilities and complexity. Operate facility while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Direct, recruit, train, develop, and provide performance feedback to direct reports to ensure productivity,

efficiency, and effectiveness

• Achieve company performance goals including internal and external Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such

as Labor to Revenue (LTR), truck turn times, and customer service standards

• Review and analyze all warehouse activities and costs to drive process improvement

• Collaborate with Sales Manager in marketing and sales efforts, including planning new account strategies,

prospecting new accounts, sales calls, developing and quoting rates, negotiating contracts, and closing sales

• Establish and ensure facilities have excellent focus on customer service and client relationships

• Monitor and control budgets, capital expenditures, material handling equipment and space utilization to meet

corporate targets

• Facilitate and support initiatives that ensure the proper receipt, storage, handling, and/or distribution of food

to exceed Lineage safety and food quality standards as well as employee health and safety

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

• 4 years’ Operations Management experience in Supply Chain or related field

• Demonstrated proficiency in development and implementation of strategy/annual plans (budget, operational

performance, SOPs, workshops, etc.), and bottom-line cost/efficiency management

• Experience with continuous improvement quality processes such as Six Sigma and/or LEAN

• Experience managing, training, and developing people in operation roles

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite

• Demonstrated Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to interact with internal and external

customers

• Ability to lead discussions, make presentations and deliver technical results to a non-technical audience

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity

• Ability to travel up to 25%

• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100

Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment

and freezer gear

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility

• Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud

About the company

Why Lineage?

Benefits

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Legal

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

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