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Operations Manager

Associated Wholesale Grocers is a cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets.

EXPERIENCED PRODUCE OPERATIONS, CREDIT & QUALITY CONTROL DIRECTOR/MANAGER 30 years of Operations, Produce Operations, Quality Control, Credit,Repack, Import Export and Sales experience. Dedicated, highly skilled at working with cross teams, problem solving, re-prioritizing, training, meeting tight deadlines, expert at matching product to customer needs and consistently exceeding expectations… Excellent at identifying opportunities and organizing warehouse programs as well in quality management from scratch… Resourceful, adaptable and dedicated to making smart, cost-effective decisions Industry expert with a history of leading teams & increasing sales and profits by analyzing problems and creating efficiencies Developed new computerized inspection system in 2014 for SUPERVALU Strong focus on increased shelf life, elimination of road blocks, reducing costs and beating the competition Hands-on, well-respected leader known for creating successful programs with teamwork and shared success Believes in creating harmony across all teams CORE STRENGTHS & SKILLS • Supply Chain Management• Quality Control Management • Warehouse Operations • Distribution Management •Inventory Control• GAP Proficiency • Repack Management • Training Programs • Six Sigma Lean Black Belt • Category Management • HACCP Certification • Banana/Plantain Ripening• Sourcing & Procurement Open to relocation