Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Operations will oversee multiple operations in Georgia and the expansion of the Texas region. This leader will be fully accountable for driving organic client growth, establishing and enforcing rigorous standards for productivity, safety, quality, and financial performance, and leading continuous process improvement initiatives. This role demands a seasoned professional who provides exceptional direction, development, and talent management for site leaders, while actively fostering an innovative, diverse, and high-performance culture across all facilities.
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversee the comprehensive management of all client distribution and supply chain operations.
- Lead the planning and execution of new site implementations, managing all phases from initial setup to operational launch, ensuring a seamless go-live and sustained excellence.
- Support organic growth of client accounts by identifying, developing, and implementing value-added services and additional client value opportunities.
- Establish and enforce rigorous productivity, quality, and safety standards in accordance with company needs and customer requirements, including adherence to any necessary certifications (e.g., AS9100 or ISO standards).
- Implement and maintain operational processes and procedures; prepare comprehensive reports on performance, financial results, safety metrics, and potential improvements for operations.
- Provide direction, development, and leadership for managers and supervisors.
- Research and plan for startup and ongoing personnel requirements, especially for new automation solutions based on product profile and activity levels.
- Establish and meet site objectives in the areas of financial performance, safety, quality, and customer service, while maintaining compliance with all applicable internal and external policies.
- Provide accurate and timely submission of key quality, financial, and safety reports.
- Hire, train, develop, and appraise staff effectively; take corrective action as necessary in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies.
- Plan and coordinate plant activities with departmental managers and supervisors to ensure objectives—including those for new site launches—are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Drive a culture of innovation and success that values diverse voices, talents, identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and / or experience.
7 years of managerial / supervisory experience in a distribution or supply chain environment.Proven experience with new site startups, significant project management, or large-scale operational implementations.Experience with Microsoft Office and computerized scanner / WMS equipment.Availability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including planned and unplanned overtime, which may include weekends.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.Bilingual English / Spanish.Experience in supply chain management in a distribution environment.Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Process Improvement experience.Experience in an AS9100 or ISO environment.Working knowledge of financial accounting and human resources practices.Success with building a diverse, inclusive workforce and leading a culture of belonging that respects every team member.