Director of Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Operations

• Start-up furniture manufacturer recently opened an operation in the Chicago suburbs and is searching for a Director of Operations to oversee operations, distribution and the sales departments
• This facility assembles and distributes furniture and related products to retailers throughout the Midwest
• Must have experience working in a furniture, cabinets, or very similar distribution / manufacturing environments.
• Local candidates only
Benefits :
• 401K match
• 401K match
• Work-life balance
• Unlimited growth potential
• Opportunity to work for a start-up and be involved with growing the sales, organize, setup and run the warehouse
• Salary range is based on experience and education and ranges from 100K 120K

Responsibilities :

• This position will manage 2 direct reports (Sales Manager & Warehouse Manager) with 20+ indirect reports
• Build a high-performance sales team that will focus on selling to wholesalers throughout the Midwest
• New business development, seek out new business and look at creative ways to expand the market
• Oversee the operations team and look for ways to improve processes
• Ensure productivity, facility safety, sales and distribution activities while working in conjunction with the owners
• Establish a culture of engagement by hands-on coaching, directing and leading employees

Requirements :

• BA / BS / AAS degree is preferred, ideally in Operations Management, Business Management or similar
• 4+ years of leadership experience overseeing an operations and or sales department
• Must have experience working in a furniture, cabinets, or very similar environment
• Able to train, develop and manage a team of employees
• Experience using ERP, WMS, TMS and or MS office systems; any implementation experience is preferred
• Great at problem-solving, multi-tasking and creative a positive culture with teamwork and development
• Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment on an off shift
• Bi-lingual English / Chinese Mandarin is preferred

Company Description

The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm.

We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.

With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.

At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process.

Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.

Company Description

The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm.

We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.

r n r nWith 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.

r n r nAt JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process.

Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.