POSITION: Vice President of Operations
OVERVIEW: Plan, direct, coordinate and oversee operational activities at all of our Florida locations. Ensure development and implementation of efficient processes and procedures and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the operation. This position reports
directly to the President.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Establish, implement and communicate the strategic direction of the organization of the operations division which includes warehousing, delivery and services
• Ensure all operations are compliant with the Anheuser-Busch equity agreement
• Identify, recommend and implement new processes, technologies and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials
• Create effective measurement tools to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of processes
• Present periodic performance reports and metrics to the CEO and President
• Ensure that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions and facilities are in line with the organizations business plan and vision
• Establish, communicate, and implement operations related policies, practices, standards and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution
• Develop and administer the department budget
• Control company costs and introduce tactical initiatives to address Finish Product Loss
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies including, but not limited to, DOT and OSHA regulations
• Guide, direct and evaluate the work of operations and delivery and service management
• Recruit, interview, hire and train as needed
• Monitor performance to proactively identify efficiency issues and propose solutions
• Manage discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Oversee the daily workflow and operations of the departments
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Extensive knowledge of principles, procedures and best practices in the industry
• Proficient technological skills
• Physical ability and skills to complete all job tasks
• Complete and all training required for position including safety and OSHA training
• Read /review Suncoast Beverage Sales’ Policy Manual
• Lift truck skills, tractor & trailer driving skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Logistics or another industry-related field
• Minimum 10 years of industry-related experience including 3 years in upper management
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, or another industry-related field
- Minimum 10 years of industry-related experience
- At least 3 years of upper-management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Extensive knowledge of industry principles, procedures, and best practices
- Proficient technological skills
- Physical ability to complete all job tasks
- Completion of all required position training, including safety and OSHA training
- Ability to read and review the company policy manual
- Lift truck skills
- Tractor and trailer driving skills
What We Do
Suncoast Beverage Sales is the exclusive authorized distributor for Anheuser-Busch, Constellation, and other premium brands in Southwest Florida. As a leader in the beer industry, the company supplies Budweiser, Bud Light, and a wide selection of specialty beers and non-beer brands to wholesalers, restaurants, sports lounges, and the hospitality industry, ensuring the freshest quality beverages are delivered on time.
