Foodhandler, a Bunzl company, has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader.
The Vice President for Foodhandler Inc. has full P&L responsibility for the respective operation, while also overseeing the development, implementation, and execution of strategic/tactical objectives in support of company initiatives. The VP role has oversight over sales, procurement, operations, and people. The successful candidate will provide support, leadership, team building, supervision, and training of team members to consistently achieve superior performance.
Who We Are:
As the leader in food safety, FoodHandler Inc. sets the highest standards in the market by consistently delivering top-notch service and innovative products to ensure safety. For over 50 years, FoodHandler has developed and introduced brands that have changed the industry.
Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, FoodHandler Inc. is the established food safety leader — providing simplified compliance and peace of mind to a range of food service operations. FoodHandler Inc. provides a full line of products designed to keep people and business protected.
From disposable gloves and apparel to food storage and cooking bags, our solutions help to maximize efficiency in a wide range of industries, enabling our customers to operate at peak productivity and remain safe — day in and day out.
Responsibilities:
- Manage profit and loss of the Foodhandler Inc. business.
- Provide oversight of the following functions: Sales, Purchasing, Accounting, Sales Service, Product Development, Marketing, Quality Control, and Distribution/Logistics.
- Evaluate existing strategic and long-term plans to ensure growth and profitability.
- Set the creative agenda and direction to stay current with industry innovation, trends, colors, and customer needs.
- Plan and direct all aspects of the business sales, policies, objectives, and initiatives.
- Ensure maximum sales volume and profitability of products and/or services as well as proactive management of working capital related to same.
- Establish operations standards for cost control, customer relations, safety, and complete on-time delivery.
- Responsible for the day-to-day fair, ethical, and non-discriminatory treatment of those employed in the business, assuring the business is compliant with all applicable Federal, State, and Local employment and environmental laws as well as all necessary compliance associated with Importing, Customs, filing and record keeping.
- Brand creation, concept & design to retirement; brand management and placement in market.
- Manage and lead the overall relationship and profitability of Marketing Groups and GPO's: Unipro, Frosty Acres Brands, Network Services, etc.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, or related background required. MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 7 to 10 years of demonstrated experience in Operations and/or Sales Management or Purchasing Management required.
- Specific knowledge of the supply chain and distribution industry is required. Understands Import Business Model: Purchasing from Asian Manufactures, Logistics and Ocean Freight.
- Knowledge of basic food safety a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Dynamics and PowerBI.
- Demonstrated success with problem analysis and problem resolution at both strategic and functional level.
- Strong leadership and customer service skills with the ability to ensure that a high level of service and quality is maintained.
- Product knowledge with clear technical understanding of services to be able to effectively communicate with customers.
- Strong customer and team member orientation. The ability to foster a positive team environment with a collaborative approach.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills.
- Ability to work with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
- Must have a strong commitment to company values.
- 50% Business travel required as needed.
So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.
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