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The Director of Operations is responsible for managing all aspects of a multi-site supply chain operation. The Director of Operations will provide overall direction and oversight in the areas of performance, P&L management, customer relations, continuous improvement, and Associate development.
Responsibilities
- Direct the operations of warehouse, packaging, and logistics managers to achieve company objectives and meet customer expectations.
- Evaluate overall operations and develop short- and long-term goals to meet organizational objectives. Oversee all warehousing, distribution, packaging and transportation operations to ensure company and customer requirements are met.
- Focus on continuous improvement and make decisions about enhancing value, service and effectiveness, and profitability.
- Direct and oversee programs to ensure safety of all associates, equipment and property. Ensure compliance with all company, customer and government/regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision (1 day of the next month of hire) (Options available)
- 401K with matching program
- STD, LTD
- Vacation and sick time
- Friendly and Open-Door culture
Requirements
Requirements
- Qualified candidates should have at least 5 years management experience in a high volume, fast paced 3PL warehousing and transportation environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of large warehousing operations, including packaging, is necessary: experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) distribution preferred.
- Experience working for top Contract Logistics’ provider or, automation provider/integrator and/or retailer/ecommerce company with significant investment in warehouse automation systems.
- Experience in working with and knowledge of a variety of material handling and storage systems such as convey/sort, AMRs, AGVs, mini-shuttles, unit load AS/RS, and robotic arms.
- History of executing major automation projects.
- Top Level Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Flexibility and willingness to support systems 24/7 if needed.
- Effective Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Strong Problem-Solving Skills.
- Bachelors’ Degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related operations discipline preferred.
- A broad range of management skills is required with particular emphasis on leadership, supervision, motivation, communication, and planning.
- Must be able to give and receive innovative, creative and helpful feedback for team growth, productivity and profitability.
- We are searching for candidates with strong, demonstrated experience effectively managing hourly and salaried staff.
- Experience with performance management systems, progressive discipline and safety reporting is required.
- Experience with the fiscal components (budgeting, cost controls, etc.) of facility management is required.
- Candidates must have knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
- Experience in Lean / Six Sigma. Certification preferred.
- Strong customer service skills and experience are required
