Director Of Operations Jobs

The Director of Distribution and Warehouse Operations will be responsible for providing direction and leadership for tactical as well as long term, strategic Distribution and Warehouse activities. This position is accountable for P/L development and management, warehouse safety programs, capital planning, personnel development, identifying and implementing process/system changes to drive efficiency gains and personnel safety. This position also has responsibility for product food safety in the warehousing and distribution operations.

Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of executive management.

• Develop a “world-class” operation's team through process/system improvement, organizational partnership, and associate development.
• Maintain a clean and organized facility that is safe and “tour ready" at all times.
• Overseemulti-site, multi-temperature, multi-shift warehouse operation totaling 500K+ square feet of raw materials and finished goods. Annualized volumes of over 5M shipments, four direct reports and up to two hundred indirect reports during peak season.
• Responsible for the scheduling, training, and performance of all warehouse personnel.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within Distribution and Warehousing by retaining, and developing world-class diverse talent.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assure SQF requirements are met in Warehousing, supporting the SQF practitioners and delivering safe, legal, and high quality products.
• Conduct scheduled safety meetings with managers and associates on a monthly basis, assuring workplace safety in maintained.
• Responsible for developing and managing P/L and capital plans.
• Management of key building metrics, accomplishments, and implementation of action steps
• Must be a strong collaborator and team player to be successful in role.
• Manage productivity data and implement programs for continual improvement.
• Accountable for strategic and tactical planning within areas of responsibility.
• Maintain raw material and finished good inventory accuracy levels of 99%.
• Produce performance reports and executive summary reports weekly.
• Lead and operate in an efficient/cost conscious manner to meet or exceed budgeted objectives
• Assures adequate coverage for staff absences to assure food safety, legality, and quality.

• Experience with developing and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operations and financial objectives.
• Strong tactical management experience.
• Experience managing at least 200 non-exempt associates reporting indirectly to this position.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or a business-related field is required; 10+ years of Distribution and Warehousing experience
• Strong proficiency in utilizing WMS and LMS programs.