Jobs

    General Manager II - Franklin Park, United States - Quality Custom Distribution

    Quality Custom Distribution
    Quality Custom Distribution Franklin Park, United States

    1 week ago

    Default job background
    Description
    Overview


    We are looking for a strong General Manager for our QCD Chicago East distribution center located in Franklin Park, IL.

    This person will oversee all warehousing, transportation and administration activities.

    We are looking for a strong leader in who takes pride in developing their people, and one who is a good strategic thinker with strong values.

    We have about approximately associates. This location is a union environment.


    Established in 2006 as a division of Golden State Foods, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) provides custom distribution services to iconic customers throughout the United States, including Starbucks, Chick fil A, and Chipotle.

    With approximately 3,000 associates, QCD is headquartered in Frisco, Texas, is values-based and provides over 17,000 deliveries a week from 24 Distribution Centers strategically located throughout the country.

    At QCD, it's all about our people. Our teams are creative, passionate and care about innovatively supporting our customers and developing our teams.

    Whatever you area of expertise, you can be part of a team that's proud of it's history and excited for our growth-filled future.


    Job Summary:


    The General Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the ordering, warehouse, and distribution activities of a distribution center, with direct support from Regional General Manager, to ensure Customers' stores obtain required products in a timely manner and in accordance with high standards of customer satisfaction.

    This location supports an iconic branding serving several hundred QSR's.

    Responsibilities


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Communicates and coordinates with customers regarding service levels, costs, and other needs to ensure high quality customer service and to enhance GSF's reputation. (20%)
    • Manages assigned staff, including recruiting and selecting employees, assigning work, providing training and development, evaluating performance, and building a motivated, effective team to ensure that organizational goals for diversity, career development, productivity, performance management and employee involvement are met. (20%)
    • Plans, directs, and organizes all phases of product distribution to ensure adequate, timely, and accurate delivery of quality products to Customers' stores. (15%)
    • Directs various financial activities, including budget preparation, business plans, quarterly financial and operations presentations, annual re-costing meetings, equipment lease negotiations, and major capital purchases, interacting with customers and management to meet or exceed established performance and profitability objectives. (15%)
    • Develops and implements distribution center policies and procedures (human resources, administrative, safety, regulatory compliance, etc.) to ensure consistency with company-wide policies and to meet established objectives for customer service, safety, and performance. (10%)
    • Directs and coordinates through subordinate management the allocation of facilities, equipment, and staff to optimize the use of company resources and to meet or exceed established performance, profitability, and safety standards and objectives. (10%)
    • Reviews and analyzes inventory practices and procedures and surplus stock to develop improved inventory control methods. (5%)
    • Directs and implements policies and procedures to ensure better-than-industry average safety. (5%)
    • Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
    LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

    Manage, through subordinate managers, approximately employees. Decisions have a significant financial and strategic impact. Manage critical, highly sensitive external relationships


    PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

    • Productivity/quality standards: GSF/QCD policies, procedures, and standards
    • Productivity/quality standards: KPIs
    • Productivity/quality standards: financial performance
    • Budget
    • Cost containment
    • Employee development
    • Labor relations
    • Teamwork within the department and across departments
    • Project/assignment standards
    • Customer satisfaction
    • Safety standards and procedures: employees
    • Safety standards and procedures: facility and warehouse equipment
    Qualifications


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education and experience equivalent to:

    Education/Certification:
    Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university

    Supply chain and logistics management education a plus.


    Experience:
    10 or more years of relevant work experience in product distribution center management with experience in all facets of the operations,

    Food service experience preferred

    Strong customer relationship experience.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


    Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

    • Management concepts and techniques (E)
    • Inventory control concepts and techniques (E)
    • Customer service concepts and techniques (E)
    • Financial planning and analysis (J)
    • General accounting principles and procedures (J)
    • Human resources policies and procedures (J)
    • Labor relations
    (J)

    • Restaurant operations (B)
    • Legal environment (B)
    • PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)

    Skill and ability to:

    • Negotiate effectively with vendors
    • Analyze and resolve complex problems
    • Work in a union environment
    • Manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment
    • Interpret operations anomalies and identify appropriate solution
    • Prepare and deliver presentations to management, customers, regulatory agencies, and other external organizations
    • Develop long-term, high level relationships with customers
    • Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
    • Communicate and coordinate effectively with vendors verbally and in writing
    • Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing
    • Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
    • Travel via airplane and drive an automobile
    • Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed

    Compensation and Benefits:
    At GSF, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth.

    We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:


    • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave (in compliance with state and local regulations), vacation, sick, holiday, jury duty, and bereavement.
    • Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D), Retirement Plan.
    • Associate Development via Education Reimbursement and/or Scholarships, virtual courses, or classroom development experiences.
    • Compensation package includes base salary, bonus, auto allowance and other benefits.
    Location, confirmed job-related skills, education, experience, and relevant training will be considered in setting the actual starting base salary

  • Golden State Foods

    General Manager II

    1 week ago


    Golden State Foods Franklin Park, United States

    Overview · We are looking for a strong General Manager for our QCD Chicago East distribution center located in Franklin Park, IL. · This person will oversee all warehousing, transportation and administration activities. We are looking for a strong leader in who takes pride in dev ...

  • Golden State Foods

    General Manager II

    2 weeks ago


    Golden State Foods Franklin Park, United States

    Overview: · We are looking for a strong General Manager for our QCD Chicago East distribution center located in Franklin Park, IL. · This person will oversee all warehousing, transportation and administration activities. We are looking for a strong leader in who takes pride in ...

  • Denny's

    General Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Denny's Franklin Park, United States

    A Restaurant General Manager reports directly to the Area Manager. The primary responsibilities of the General Manager include, directly supervising the restaurant employees, managing operations in the front and back of the house with a high concentration on profitability, safety ...

  • Denny's

    General Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Denny's Franklin Park, United States

    This job posting is for employment at an independently owned and operated franchisee of Denny's. · At Denny's, we love feeding people. If you have a passion for food and serving others, see what your future can hold at Denny's · As General Manager, you ensure that the focus is on ...


  • HireTalent Franklin Park, United States Contract

    Job Title: Construction Manager 5 · Location: Franklin Park, IL (Onsite) · Duration: 12 Months on W2 · Job Responsibilities: · " Set up, chair and minute all client meetings, ensuring that DCD, DCE and DCOPs are fully informed · " Reporting on a weekly basis to the DCD PM of scop ...


  • Sloan Franklin Park, United States

    Req ID: 11211 · Sloan is the world's leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions. We manufacture water-efficient products including fl ...


  • Schenker, Inc. Franklin Park, United States

    Stellenbeschreibung · Position Description Summary: · Responsible for managing the domestic business relationships for the GE account within the existing KAMO structure. Ensure excellent customer service, operational efficiencies and communications are maintained to achieve reve ...

  • Bolloré

    Ocean Export Agent

    1 week ago


    Bolloré Franklin Park, United States

    Bollore Logistics USA is a leading logistics and supply chain company that has been providing innovative and customized services to its customers for over 200 years. As a global leader in international transportation and logistics, the company is committed to delivering reliable, ...


  • Sloan Franklin Park, United States

    Sloan is the world's leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions. We manufacture water-efficient products including flush valves, electr ...


  • Reputable Construction Company Franklin Park, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionSeeking experienced construction project manager for an established general contractor specializing in government infrastructure and heavy civil construction contracts. General knowledge of heavy civil construction operations and jobsite logistics ...

  • Olympia Foods

    Accountant

    1 week ago


    Olympia Foods Franklin Park, United States

    Olympia Food Industries is looking to hire an Accountant to the administrative office staff. This is regularly an 8-hour shift from about 7:00am - 3:30pm, regularly from Monday to Friday, with a 1-hour break. When required, there will be times when extended hours will be necessar ...


  • Brilliant Staffing Franklin Park, United States

    Job DescriptionA client of ours in the west suburbs of Chicago (near Franklin Park) is seeking a contract Plant Controller to join their team (5 days in office). Percentage of Completion experience is required The Controller manages the finance and accounting function for the ass ...


  • The Judge Group Franklin Park, United States

    Job Location: Franklin Park, ILCompany descriptionFerrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, s ...


  • PrideStaff Franklin Park, United States

    Logistics Coordinator - Export Air · Our client is a global logistics provider Franklin Park that is looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join their team. · The candidate must have Export experience with International Air to ensure that our global supply chain runs smoothly. ...


  • Ferrero Franklin Park, United States

    Job Location: Franklin Park, IL · Company description · Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to g ...


  • Ferrero Franklin Park, United States

    Job Location: Franklin Park, IL · Company description · Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to g ...

  • PrideStaff

    Logistics Coordinator

    3 weeks ago


    PrideStaff Franklin Park, United States

    Logistics Coordinator – Export Air · Our client is a global logistics provider Franklin Park that is looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join their team. · The candidate must have Export experience with International Air to ensure that our global supply chain runs smoothly. ...


  • Thermon, Inc. Franklin Park, United States

    SALES APPLICATION ENGINEER · We are currently seeking a Sales Application Engineer to join our talented Sales Team. · Who are we? Located in Franklin Park, IL a few minutes northwest of Chicago, Vapor Power International, LLC is an industry leader in the design and manufacturin ...


  • PrideStaff Franklin Park, United States

    Logistics Coordinator – Export Air · Our client is a global logistics provider Franklin Park that is looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join their team. · The candidate must have Export experience with International Air to ensure that our global supply chain runs smoothly. ...


  • Brilliant Staffing Franklin Park, United States

    Job Description · A client of ours in the west suburbs of Chicago (near Franklin Park) is seeking a contract Plant Controller to join their team (5 days in office). · Percentage of Completion experience is required · The Controller manages the finance and accounting function ...