
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $119,000.00 - $178,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Voluntary insurance
Pet insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD) is a specialized last-mile distribution company renowned for its tailored logistics solutions catering to the food service industry. A subsidiary of Golden State Foods (GSF), founded in 2006 and headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD operates an extensive network of 25 strategically located distribution centers across the United States. The company is dedicated to servicing thousands of restaurants nationwide, facilitating over 37,000 deliveries each week with a fleet covering more than 40 million miles annually. QCD is not just about logistics; it also contributes to community welfare by supporting the GSF Foundation, a national non-profit. They foster a people-first culture based on strong values, emphasizing treating others respectfully, maintaining high standards, and doing the right thing consistently. The company prides itself on its inclusive and diverse workplace, encouraging career growth and shared success among its employees. Working at QCD means being part of a dynamic team integral to keeping America’s favorite restaurants supplied efficiently and reliably.
The General Manager role based in Roseville, MN, is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing the operations of a distribution center. This role requires planning, directing, and coordinating the ordering, storage, warehousing, and distribution functions to ensure that customer stores receive the required products on time and in optimal condition. Reporting directly to the Regional Director, the General Manager will manage a team of approximately 100 associates through subordinate managers, clearly impacting financial and strategic outcomes of the business and maintaining sensitive external relationships. This position involves coordinating with customers to maintain high service levels and enhance the company's reputation, managing recruiting and staff development to achieve diversity and performance goals, and overseeing financial activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditures. The role also entails developing policies to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, alongside inventory management and maintaining above-industry safety standards. This full-time onsite leadership position operates Monday through Friday with additional hours as necessary to meet business needs. Compensation ranges from $119,000 to $178,000 annually, complemented by weekly pay and comprehensive health and retirement benefits. The ideal candidate brings at least seven years of relevant experience in product distribution or plant management, a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and demonstrated proficiency in negotiation, problem-solving, team motivation, communication, and presentation skills.
Joining QCD means becoming part of a company that deeply values career development, offering clear advancement pathways and extensive training programs. The company embraces a culture of celebrating achievements, learning from challenges, and fostering collaboration. If you are driven by values and seek a role where you can make a significant impact while supporting and leading a diverse team, the General Manager opportunity at QCD in Roseville, MN, is an excellent fit for your career aspirations.
The General Manager role based in Roseville, MN, is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing the operations of a distribution center. This role requires planning, directing, and coordinating the ordering, storage, warehousing, and distribution functions to ensure that customer stores receive the required products on time and in optimal condition. Reporting directly to the Regional Director, the General Manager will manage a team of approximately 100 associates through subordinate managers, clearly impacting financial and strategic outcomes of the business and maintaining sensitive external relationships. This position involves coordinating with customers to maintain high service levels and enhance the company's reputation, managing recruiting and staff development to achieve diversity and performance goals, and overseeing financial activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditures. The role also entails developing policies to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, alongside inventory management and maintaining above-industry safety standards. This full-time onsite leadership position operates Monday through Friday with additional hours as necessary to meet business needs. Compensation ranges from $119,000 to $178,000 annually, complemented by weekly pay and comprehensive health and retirement benefits. The ideal candidate brings at least seven years of relevant experience in product distribution or plant management, a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and demonstrated proficiency in negotiation, problem-solving, team motivation, communication, and presentation skills.
Joining QCD means becoming part of a company that deeply values career development, offering clear advancement pathways and extensive training programs. The company embraces a culture of celebrating achievements, learning from challenges, and fostering collaboration. If you are driven by values and seek a role where you can make a significant impact while supporting and leading a diverse team, the General Manager opportunity at QCD in Roseville, MN, is an excellent fit for your career aspirations.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration
- Seven or more years of relevant work experience in product distribution or plant management
- Knowledge of management concepts and techniques
- Knowledge of inventory control concepts and techniques
- Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques
- Knowledge of financial planning and analysis
- Knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures
- Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures
- Basic knowledge of restaurant operations
- Basic knowledge of legal environment
- Proficiency with PC word processing and spreadsheet software
- Ability to negotiate effectively
- Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems
- Ability to manage and motivate employees
- Ability to interpret operational anomalies and identify solutions
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations
- Ability to develop long-term customer relationships
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a quality- and customer-service focused environment
- Ability to travel by airplane and automobile
- Experience managing approximately 100 associates through subordinate managers
- Availability to work onsite Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm with additional hours as needed
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration
- Seven or more years of relevant work experience in product distribution or plant management
- Expert knowledge of management concepts and techniques
- Expert knowledge of inventory control concepts and techniques
- Expert knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques
- Journey-level knowledge of financial planning and analysis
- Journey-level knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures
- Journey-level knowledge of human resources policies and procedures
- Basic knowledge of restaurant operations
- Basic knowledge of legal environment
- Basic knowledge of PC word processing and spreadsheet software
- Effective negotiation skills
- Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems
- Ability to manage and motivate employees in a team environment
- Ability to interpret operational anomalies and identify solutions
- Skilled in preparing and delivering presentations
- Ability to develop high-level customer relationships
- Effective verbal and written communication with customers, vendors, and employees
- Capable of working effectively in a quality- and customer-focused business environment
- Ability to travel by airplane and drive an automobile
Job Duties
- Communicate and coordinate with customers regarding service levels, costs, and other needs to ensure high-quality customer service and enhance the company’s reputation
- Manage assigned staff, including recruiting, training, evaluating, and building a motivated team to meet organizational goals
- Plan, direct, and organize all phases of product distribution to ensure adequate, timely, and accurate delivery to customers’ stores
- Direct financial activities including budget preparation, business plans, financial presentations, equipment leases, and capital purchases
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for human resources, safety, administrative, and regulatory compliance
- Direct and coordinate resource allocation to optimize facilities, equipment, and staffing to meet performance and safety standards
- Review and analyze inventory practices to improve control methods
- Implement policies to ensure better-than-industry-average safety standards
- Perform other related and assigned duties as necessary
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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