Operations Director

Operations Director

Warehouse

Location: Kent, WA

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:

• 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 approximately 50 employees in a 350,000 square foot facility.
• Develop, maintain and manage facility quality process.
• Ensure on-time shipping performance; work closely with employees, delivery drivers and Foreman to ensure receipts and shipments meet standards.
• Manage daily/weekly/monthly quality and productivity reporting.
• Supervise realignment activities to ensure maximum optimization of the facility.
• Manage operational activities to ensure DC layout and continuous improvement activities support goals of the operation.
• Provide direct supervision to the Foreman. Hold them accountable for their performance and the performance of their teams.
• Provide leadership, training, and supervision to 25 + team members.
• Continuously work towards increasing the leadership capability of the team and drive professional growth.
• Responsible for all facility/equipment maintenance and supplies.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment and overseeing safety compliance.
• Perform additional duties as required and or requested.

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

• Bachelor’s degree and/or college coursework preferred. 
• A minimum of 5 years of supervisory/management experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of transportation/fleet operations experience.
• Must have supervised at least 25+ team members.
• Must have 5 years of Distribution Center Operations experience.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity utilizing mobile devices in a fast paced work environment.
• Related industry experience; natural stone, tile or hard flooring industries preferred.
• Capable of presenting operational data to the business and leadership team.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change while improving efficiencies and processes. Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Distribution and Warehouse Management applications.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities.
• Goal-oriented with proven record of self-motivation and achievements.
• Strong proactive with strong analytical skills.
• Uses creativity to seek quality solutions and process improvements.
• Must have excellent People Management and Time Management skills and abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change while improving efficiencies and processes. 
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
• Proactive and able to manage ambiguity effectively. 
• Ability to conceptualize and think strategically.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Distribution and Warehouse Management applications.
• Capable of presenting operational data to the business and leadership team.

Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000. Estimated annual pay for new hires generally ranges between $125,000 and $135,000 or more, depending on experience, education level and annual bonuses.

This role has the following physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand or walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability; 
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.

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