Operations Director

Summary: The Operations Director is responsible for the effective management of the warehouse operations; including shipment performance, productivity management and direct supervision of team members.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

o Responsible for assuring all shifts and functions are properly staffed to execute varied work volume, manage flow of orders to the floor to optimize operation for over 50 employees in a regional hub at 200,000 square foot facility.

o Develop, maintain and manage facility quality process.

o Ensure on-time shipping performance; work closely with employees, delivery drivers and Foreman to ensure receipts and shipments meet standards.

o Manage daily/weekly/monthly quality and productivity reporting.

o Supervise realignment activities to ensure maximum optimization of the facility.

o Manage operational activities to ensure DC layout and continuous improvement activities support goals of the operation.

o Provide direct supervision to the Operation Managers. Hold them accountable for their performance and the performance of their teams.

o Provide leadership, training, and supervision to 50 + team members.

o Continuously work towards increasing the leadership capability of the team and drive professional growth.

o Responsible for all facility/equipment maintenance and supplies.

o Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment and overseeing safety compliance.

o Perform additional duties as required and or requested.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

o Must have supervised at least 40+ team members.

o Must have 5 years of Distribution Center Operations experience. Preferably in building materials or Multiple SKU transactions environment

o Lean Manufacturing principles highly desired.

o Proficient in MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

o Familiarity utilizing mobile devices in a fast paced work environment.

o Related industry experience; natural stone, tile or hard flooring industries a plus.

o Capable of presenting operational data to the business and leadership team.

o Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change while improving efficiencies and processes. Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.

o Strong knowledge and understanding of Distribution and Warehouse Management applications.

o Bachelors degree and/or college coursework preferred.

o A minimum of 5 years of supervisory/management experience.

o Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities.

o Goal-oriented with proven record of self-motivation and achievements.

o Strong proactive with strong analytical skills.

o Uses creativity to seek quality solutions and process improvements.

o Must have excellent People Management and Time Management skills and abilities.

o Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change while improving efficiencies and processes.

o Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.

o Proactive and able to manage ambiguity effectively.

o Ability to conceptualize and think strategically.

o Strong knowledge and understanding of Distribution and Warehouse Management applications.

o Capable of presenting operational data to the business and leadership team.

Benefits: Company offers a comprehensive benefits package.