Director, Value Added at Sysco

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

156100.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations Management, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Production Planning, Food Safety Regulations, Financial Acumen, Performance Management, Cost Control, Resource Optimization, Collaboration, Coaching, Compliance, Strategic Leadership, Process Improvement, KPI Monitoring, Safety Standards

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company: US1602 East Coast Fresh, LLC Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 20723 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $104,100 - $156,100 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com Job Summary: The Director of Value Added is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Grab & Go and Fresh Cuts processing center, ensuring it is both efficient and profitable. This role involves strategic leadership, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional team collaboration. The Director is also responsible for building and developing a high-performing team to align with FreshPoint’s growth goals. Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all operational aspects of the processing center to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance. Build, lead, and develop a high-performing production team through effective hiring, training, coaching, and performance management. Drive profitability by optimizing resources, controlling costs, and ensuring cost-effective production practices. Ensure strict adherence to USDA, FDA, and company food safety and quality standards across all operations. Partner with supply chain, quality assurance, and logistics teams to ensure seamless end-to-end production and distribution. Champion process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen operational performance. Establish, monitor, and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and production metrics aligned with organizational goals. Lead and support enterprise initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or a closely related field required or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Experience 7 years of Operations management experience with demonstrated progressive levels of management experience Professional Skills Proven ability to inspire, develop, and lead high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth. Track record of driving operational excellence and embedding continuous improvement practices to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality. Deep expertise in production planning and performance management, with the ability to define, monitor, and deliver against key operational KPIs. Comprehensive knowledge of USDA, FDA, and food safety regulations, with demonstrated success ensuring full compliance across complex operations. Strong financial acumen with experience developing and managing budgets, optimizing resources, and delivering sustainable cost efficiencies without compromising quality. Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. Maintain a visible presence on the production floor by conducting daily walk throughs to monitor operations and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards. Work Environment Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces. The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call #LI-SA1 OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

Responsibilities

The Director of Value Added oversees the operations of the Grab & Go and Fresh Cuts processing center, ensuring efficiency and profitability. This includes strategic leadership, team development, and adherence to food safety standards.