Vice President of Shared Services

Who we are:

The Anderson-DuBose Company, established in 1991, is a full-service distribution company for major quick service restaurants in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. We currently have four distribution center locations: Lordstown, Ohio (headquarters), Rochester, New York, Jacksonville, Florida, and Jefferson City, Tennessee. (Transportation and Warehouse are the two largest departments at each DC and typically operate 24/7.) We are a growing organization and will be opening a fifth location in Indiana scheduled to open in 2028. We own and operate our own truck fleet, have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, and consider our associates our greatest asset. We are the proud winners of the NorthCoast 99 Top Employer award TWELVE years in a row and have been chosen for a Top Workplace award in Northeast Ohio as well. In 2019 and 2022 we received the Chipotle Distributor of the Year Award. We have also been named McDonald’s US 2020 Supplier of the Year which is the highest honor we could receive from our customer. Most recently, we have proudly been awarded the 2024 Smart Culture Award and the 2026 Joan Kovach Safety Leadership Award.

Opportunity Summary:

Responsible for strategic and operational direction of Company-wide Human Resource, Culture, Assured Supply (Purchasing), and Customer Service functions. Oversee all aspects of these departments, practices and operations, in order to meet the needs of the constantly evolving business. This position is an active member of the Executive Leadership Team and will work in tandem with the other leaders to drive and further the success across all operating locations. Responsible for financial and operational objectives set forth for the Company. This position requires travel, as needed, and is based out of the Lordstown, Ohio Corporate headquarters.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Leads the Administrative Department Directors to direct and lead the development and implementation of short and long term strategic/business plans in support of Company objectives relative to internal/external customer service, service levels, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and digital transformation initiatives for Human Resources, Culture, Assured Supply (Purchasing), and Customer Service departments.
• Maintain internal controls, risk management protocols, and data integrity standards across Human Resources, Culture, Assured Supply (Purchasing), and Customer Service departments.
• Partner with Executive partners (President, SVP/VP of Operations, CFO) and DC GMs to ensure seamless enterprise service integration.
• Manage budgets and operational performance for Human Resources, Culture, Assured Supply (Purchasing), and Customer Service departments.
• Manages overall AD Culture goals and initiatives by leading the internal Culture Team, approving and validating all initiatives, and communicating them.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Functions supervised – Human Resources/Culture, Assured Supply (Purchasing), Customer Service
• Number of direct reports (approximate) – 3-4
• Number of total (direct and indirect) reports (approximate) – approx. 50

What You’ll Bring:

• Education – Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience – Ten or more years of management/leadership experience in various distribution and/or manufacturing functions.
• Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of associates, managers, vendors, customers, and/or the general public.
• Mathematical Skills – Demonstrated extensive understanding of quantitative information, paying particular attention to cost, expenses and revenue. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Other Required Skills or Abilities – Knowledge of DOT rules and FMCSA guidelines, OSHA regulations, customer service, recruiting/interviewing/staffing, technical skills (including Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point), engineered labor standards and systems, managerial/leadership skills, developing and executing budgets and cost controls, safety management, process management, inventory control, analyzing information. Labor union experience or substantial labor union exposure.

What We Offer to Our Associates:

• Development and growth opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment.
• Meaningful and competitive compensation and benefits programs for our associates and their families.
• Opportunities to become involved with the community via volunteer events and charitable contribution opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and 401(k) plan with company match.

EOE Statement:

At The Anderson-DuBose Co, we offer a company culture unlike any other! We have had growth and success over the past 35 years! We are dedicated to being a leader in the distribution industry by providing world-class service and brand protection to our valued business partners. Our esteemed associates are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, environmental sustainability, respect for each other, community engagement and ethical conduct while fostering a culture of employee appreciation.

The Anderson-DuBose Company complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment with regard to race, religion, national origin, color, age, or military status.

The Anderson-DuBose Company is a Minority Owned Company. Employment with The Anderson-DuBose Company is at will.

To apply visit: www.a-d.us