US Foods · 2 days ago
VP Operations- InTraining (Train in Livermore and then relocate to another market)
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $185K/yr
9+ years expUS Foods is a leading foodservice distributor, and they are seeking a Vice President Operations in Training (VPO-IT) to help create an engaging employee experience and deliver operational excellence. The VPO-IT will work closely with the Vice President of Operations to manage priorities, drive financial results, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Distribution Center.
E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food
Responsibilities
In partnership with VPO, execute and lead within a plan for the market and proactively manage priorities for success of the team
Earn credibility as a trusted supply chain leader, providing insight, input, and advice to team members
Ensure a genuine safety culture that fosters employee well-being through engagement and leadership accountability
Drive operational and financial results while maintaining a focus on the customer
Support VPO in building an engaging work environment that produces functionally excellent Associates
Drive standardization while instilling a mindset of continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
9 years of Operations experience in Warehouse and/or Transportation
5 years of experience managing people
Experience across multiple roles, functions and/or companies
Has led an organizational change, preferably a transformation
Team development leadership, including remote employee management
Operated effectively in a matrixed environment
Managed in a union environment
Business Unit Mindset: thinks about the total business; connects the dots. Overall business results guide decision-making
Change Leadership: casts a compelling vision of the future, inspires others and overcomes resistance to change. Eager to build a better future
Financial Analysis/Business Acumen: dissects the P&L to analyze business performance, determine root causes and take appropriate corrective actions to drive results
Influence/Communication Skills: clearly articulates what is important and brings others to their point of view while listening well and being responsive to concerns. Effectively influences up, down (to the production workforce) and across
Coaching/Mentoring: develops new skills, mindsets and capabilities of their members. Blends support with accountability and challenging others to grow
Collaboration: navigates competing priorities, while maintaining a spirit of partnership. Seeks way to help others be more successful
Learning Agility: quickly adapts to changes, adjusts approach and learns new skills
Network Optimization: uses local knowledge to optimize supply chain network with the lowest total cost structure
Labor Management: optimizes staffing to balance cost with productivity and service levels
Partner with Logistics: works collaboratively to maximize the movement of product
Food Safety: understands and reinforces proper food safety policies and procedures. Connects the dots between food safety and business results
Customer Insight/Perspective: empathizes with customers and considers impact of operational approaches and decision on the customer experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field preferred
Distribution experience, D.O.T. regulations, Labor Relations, Budgeting and cost control, knowledge of OSHA, HAACP and other regulations
Company
US Foods
US Foods is a foodservice distributor that provides its customers with innovative food offerings and a suite of business solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (5)
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2022 (6)
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2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2BKey Investors
National Safety CouncilKohlberg Kravis RobertsCommonwealth's Opportunity Fund
2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M
2024-09-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-09-11Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Dirk Locascio
Chief Financial Officer
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Greg Schaffner
Regional President
Recent News
2025-12-16
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2025-11-26
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