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The General Manager will oversee a 24/7/365 distribution center/commissary operation. In this role, the General Manager has complete responsibility of the market which provides food and beverage services regionally to our client. The GM will plan, direct and control the operations of multiple commissary/warehouse operations. GM will be responsible for the development & growth of a large management team and hourly employees. The GM will also focus on meeting and exceeding operating and financial goals, client objectives, KPI metrics, and customer needs. The GM will have daily interaction with the client, client's customers and employees. This individual will be focused on ensuring operational excellence in the delivery of the services ARAMARK is contracted to provide at the account.
Job Responsibility:
Models, leads and inspires a positive work environment and utilizes effective communication skills at all levels of the organization
Deliver strong operational performance by executing against ARAMARK Logistics Services SOPs and regulatory agency standards and programs
Optimize financial performance, process accuracy and logistics productivity by conducting operational audits and ensuring a high level of execution and compliance
Continually monitoring operations and developing necessary action plans to provide optimal managed services and drive innovation through process improvement
Responsible for the training, development and performance management of all distribution center/commissary personnel, operations managers and associates
Provide overall direction for all managers, supervisors, and front-line employees, ensuring employee development, engagement, and compliance with Human Resources-related policies and standards
Establishes and maintains a proactive human resource function to ensure appropriate wage/benefit administration and compliance with established regulations and Collective Bargaining Agreement
Lead recruitment and employee development to ensure high performance, talent succession planning, optimal staffing levels
Ensure compliance to all vehicle Fleet/DOT compliance
Maintains all established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment
Complies with all OSHA regulations and other local, state and federal government regulations
Prepare and manage the distribution center/commissary business plans and contingency plans, which establish operational goals and predictable outcomes
Communicates on-going and projected status of business plan to appropriate client liaison
Offers proactive alternatives to address deviations from business plan
Ensure compliance with all contract obligations and manage operational performance to expected KPIs
Interact with client management and maintain effective client and customer relations at all levels with client organization
Identify ARAMARK service expansion opportunities
Responsible for all department budgets, weekly and monthly financial information reporting
Develop operation component forecasts and explain variances
Reviews and analyzes financial statements, operating reports, budget variance reports and other appropriate financial statements to monitor attainment of financial goals
Initiates action plans to immediately address financial shortfalls
Recommends and manages capital requirements and expenditures to maximize financial returns
Establishes and maintains client satisfaction achieving and/or exceeding client expectations
Initiates action plans to address unfavorable survey results in a timely and effective manner
Ensure consistent application of all ARAMARK operating systems
Maintains compliance with ARAMARK's programs, standards of operation, client contract and within ARAMARK's Business Conduct Policy
Maintains all records and reports necessary to comply with ARAMARK, government and accrediting agency standards, regulations and codes
Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended
Performs all other related duties
Requirements:
Candidate must possess an undergraduate 4-year degree from an accredited university/college
At least 5 years of experience leading a team with a focus around business process compliance, Inventory management, financial controls and customer/client service
Preferred
Previous profit and loss accountability experience, and a proven track record of growing accounts is essential
Total managed volume of greater than $2M and P&L management experience in a fast paced multi-faceted operation
Proven experience building productive performance-based client relationships
Ability to develop/mentor a management group into a high performing team to consistently deliver against corporate goals and client expectations
Ideal candidates will possess a high energy level that is communicated to the team they will lead
Demonstrate proven success in interfacing with a variety of organizational functions and considerable negotiation skills are also needed to drive results
The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services is a key success measure
Union experience preferred
Highly developed interpersonal, analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills and experience are essential for success in this role
Candidates must possess a demonstrated attention to detail and ability to lead directly and through influence
Prior experience training, mentoring and developing management level staff is required
experience leading 20 to 100+ person staff is preferred
Nice to have:
Union experience preferred
experience leading 20 to 100+ person staff is preferred
What we offer:
medical
dental
vision
work/life resources
retirement savings plans like 401(k)
paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage