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The Common Market · 2 days ago

Vice President of Operations

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $130K/yr

10+ years exp

The Common Market is a nonprofit local food distributor working to build a more resilient and equitable food system. The Vice President of Operations is responsible for end-to-end execution of warehouse, trucking, food safety, and operational performance across multiple sites, while also being a core member of the executive leadership team.

Farmers MarketFood and BeverageFood ProcessingNon ProfitOrganic FoodWholesale

Responsibilities

Lead operations across multiple warehouses, including trucking, warehouse, sanitation, and facilities

Manage and develop Operations Managers and ensure consistent execution of SOPs across sites

Spend regular time working out of regional warehouses when not traveling

Own the organization's food safety program across all sites, including SQF, FSMA, and PCQI requirements

Lead audit readiness, corrective actions, and continuous improvement across warehouses

Manage and support site-level SQF Practitioners and ensure backup coverage

Oversee supplier food safety documentation and compliance systems

Lead oversight of a fleet of 20+ trucks, including PM, compliance, safety, and utilization

Ensure effective use of telematics, temperature monitoring, and maintenance systems

Oversee facilities, refrigeration, docks, and material-handling equipment across sites

Provide direct leadership, coaching, and accountability for hourly warehouse and driver teams (through managers)

Ensure strong safety culture, performance management, and clear expectations

Partner with HR on hiring, training, performance evaluations, and corrective actions

Develop and execute operations strategy aligned with organizational goals

Build and maintain operational KPIs for warehouse, trucking, and food and workplace safety

Use Excel and data from operational platforms to generate reports and dashboards

Lead operational planning, budgeting inputs, and performance reviews

Qualification

Operations leadershipFood safety programsMulti-site managementFleet managementExcel skillsKPI developmentCoachingPerformance managementTeam leadership

Required

10+ years of progressive operations leadership in food distribution, food manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain

Demonstrated experience managing multi-site warehouse operations

Direct ownership of food safety programs (SQF, FSMA, PCQI)

Experience leading a fleet of 10+ trucks

Strong Excel skills and ability to build and interpret operational reports and KPIs

Proven ability to lead hourly teams and develop managers

Willingness to travel approximately 40% of the time

Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degrees welcome but not required

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (SIMPLE IRA with 100% employer match)

Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Company

The Common Market

The Common Market is a nonprofit wholesale food distributor that is successfully building sustainable regional food systems that strengthen the health and wealth of all people.

Founded in 2008

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

11-50 employees