Director of Operations - Distribution Center
$165,000–$195,000 year
On-siteCamp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Plan, manage, and execute distribution functions to achieve supply chain goals while ensuring safety and facility compliance. Administer the distribution operating budget, control capital expenditures, and maintain total inventory management through receiving and control procedures. Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize workflows, analyze data for operational improvements, and implement continuous improvement methodologies. Provide training and cross-training for team members while coaching leaders to align with business strategies. Monitor federal, state, and local regulations to ensure full compliance and maintain a secure environment. Collaborate to launch new initiatives, track performance metrics, and determine efficient sequences to maximize asset utilization.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years combined experience in material handling, automation, manufacturing, supply chain, process improvement, and/or distribution in an omni-channel environment
- Minimum of 4 years of planning, analytical, and/or reporting experience preferably in positions of increasing responsibility
- Be experienced in managing large warehouse teams with a background in hiring, training, motivating, and resolving employee relations issues
- Possess detailed understanding of financial statements and resulting cost implications
- Demonstrated ability to own projects, think big and influence across all levels of an organization
- Strong attention to detail, ability to produce high quality and accurate work products
- Must be able to operate with sound reasoning and judgement coupled with a high level of resourcefulness
- Demonstrate structured thinking to solve problems and conduct root cause analysis
- Experienced in working with data to analyze root causes, implementing long term solutions and improve operational outcomes
- Leadership experience with continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with DC technology (WMS, OMS, TMS, LMS)
- Strong foundation of mathematical/analytical principles
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or related field preferred
- Experience with distribution center start ups is preferred
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