Vice President of Operations - Beer/Beverage Distribution

Coastal Beverage - Wilmington, NC

Full-time - Executive

Wilmington, NC

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Vice President of Operations at Coastal Beverage Company Inc will oversee and enhance operational activities to maximize productivity, quality, and service. This role involves strategic planning, continuous improvement, and the implementation of best practices in various operational areas, ensuring the company meets its current and future needs.

Responsibilities

• Maximize productivity, quality, and service throughout the operations by implementing best practices in facilities layout, methods, material handling concepts, technological enhancements, and business measurements.
• Develop and execute strategic plan for Operations in collaboration with Executive Team.
• Lead and drive corporate culture and initiatives through subordinate managers.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and implement and champion lean principles and methodology.
• Create and manage business metrics that drive the profitability, safety, and performance of the company.
• Lead workforce planning, budgeting, and capital expenditure allocations for assigned departments.
• Responsible for sustained profitable growth through efficiencies and cost control accomplished by establishing and achieving annual performance and budgetary goals.
• Direct activities and assume final accountability for Delivery and Warehouse Operations as well as other assigned support departments.
• Participate in Executive Management Team to advise on inter-company issues including policy, procedure, strategy, and compliance.
• Manage results, costs, budgets, quality, and personnel for assigned departments.
• Oversee establishment of standardized processes, procedures, and controls in Operations.
• Manage intercompany relationships and resolve any escalated issues including employee relations, dispute resolution, and legal matters.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess and display CBC's Core Values at all times: Craft it Own it Protect it Celebrate it.
• Possess a bachelor's degree in logistics or a related field.
• Possess at least seven years of similar or related experience with proven record of establishing processes and standardization in distribution/wholesale.
• Possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, data analytics, WMS, and ERP systems.
• Possess advanced ability to understand and apply mathematical and financial concepts.
• Possess judgment and decision-making qualities for situations that go beyond clear, concise guidelines.
• Possess the ability to establish priorities and manage multiple functions successfully.
• Possess the ability to cooperatively solve practical problems with employees on every level.
• Possess advanced communication skills and the ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Possess the ability to write, read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Possess knowledge of DOT regulations, labor relations, and OSHA compliance.
• Possess proven leadership ability including ability to inspire acceptance of change.
• Possess and maintain an acceptable MVR and driving record in compliance with company standards plus the ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package