Director, Operations

Time Type:

Full time

Remote Type:

Job Family Group:

Market Operations

Job Description Summary:

The Director, Operations is responsible for leading Warehousing and Distribution operations. Manages members of the team in the department. Responsible for providing effective leadership while fostering a positive team environment and providing overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of organizational unit, department and/or functional area. Accomplishes business objectives by directing staff, planning, implementing, and evaluating project results related to the logistic requirements of the company.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

Develop strategic plan by studying technological and financial opportunities, presenting assumptions, and recommending objectives.

• Direct process and continuous improvement efforts in the areas of quality, customer service, safety, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, initiating corrective actions, controlling costs, and maximizing the use of assets.

Provide oversight for all operations related activities, including receiving, conveying/sortation, loading, delivery, facility, fleet maintenance, sanitation, inventory control and returns management.

• Direct facility and system maintenance activities – inspection, repair, capital improvements, new layout designs, etc.
• Oversees the company security program by developing and maintaining appropriate programs in conjunction with operation staff.

Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Warehousing or Distribution, with at least 5 years of management experience.
• Advanced PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Analytic and Reporting skills
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong business acumen and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems
• Working knowledge of Distribution routing software, preferably Roadnet
• Experience managing a union environment
• Experience with conveyor/sortation equipment

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate, and operate a computer and telephone

Competencies:

• People management responsibility for pay reviews, performance management, training, and resource planning.
• Requires conceptual thinking to understand complex issues and their implications, where sufficient information may not be available.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience.

Salary Range: $126,000 - $157,500

This position is eligible to participate in a bonus program. Metrics and level of participation are determined annually.

This position is eligible for health care benefits, life insurance, time off benefits and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.