Delivery Operations Director

WholesomeCo Cannabis; Bountiful (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

HSA

EAP

PTO

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

WholesomeCo, based in Utah, seeks a Delivery Operations Director to own end-to-end Home Delivery, from driver operations to routing and capacity planning. You will ensure on-time delivery, optimize lead times, and drive data-driven decisions that scale with demand.

Lead a high-volume, real-time operation, develop staffing plans, manage fleet readiness, and align cross-functional teams to deliver a superior patient experience while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership in logistics or high-volume operations.
• Experience owning a complex operation with service, labor, cost outcomes.
• Experience leading real-time operations with changing demand.
• Direct last-mile delivery, dispatch, and fleet management preferred.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen; define KPIs.
• Experience with workforce and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Delivery Ownership: Own the strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of WholesomeCo’s Home Delivery operation, including Driver Operations, Dispatch, routing, zoning, capacity and availability, vehicle fleet operations, driver and delivery support and the systems and processes that enable successful delivery execution and a good patient experience.
• Delivery Strategy & Roadmap: Develop and execute short and long-term strategies to improve delivery speed, convenience, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Routing and Capacity Strategy: Own the strategy and performance of delivery zones, routing, delivery availability, and capacity planning; match demand with resources and identify improvement opportunities.
• Service & Business Performance: Own delivery performance across service, productivity, cost, and quality including on-time delivery, convenience, speed, lead times, capacity utilization, route efficiency and cost per delivery.
• Real-Time Operations: Lead a high-volume operation with dynamic staffing, demand, and conditions; make timely decisions and adjust plans.
• Workforce & Capacity Planning: Own workforce planning and staffing strategy; oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Fleet Readiness & Risk Management: Own fleet strategy and readiness; manage vehicles, maintenance, rentals, insurance, and replacement planning.
• Data and KPIs & Operating Cadence: Define and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and operating rhythms; review performance with leaders and report to senior leadership.
• Leadership & Organizational Development: Mentor and develop Delivery and Dispatch leaders; establish ownership and accountability across the organization.
• Front-Line Execution & Change Management: Translate strategy into frontline execution; ensure SOPs, training, and accountability; confirm adoption through data and observation.
• Technology & Process Optimization: Oversee delivery, dispatch, routing, and CRM systems; drive adoption of new tools and streamlined processes.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate with fulfillment, inventory, retail, and customer support to support delivery commitments.
• Budget & Resource Allocation: Manage budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation to meet goals.
• Quality & Safety: Develop and maintain quality control and safety protocols; SOPs and continuous improvement.
• Incident Management: Handle issues and incidents; monitor insurance and claims processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement; use data to drive changes and scale successful solutions.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with state medical cannabis and delivery regulations and company policies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Last-mile delivery

Real-time operations

KPIs & analytics

Workforce planning

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Tech adoption

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Job Title: Delivery Operations Director

Compensation: Based on experience

Location: Bountiful, Utah

Status: Full-time

Benefits: Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), health savings account (HSA), employee assistance program (EAP), paid time Off (PTO), paid holidays, employee discount, life insurance

About the Position As the Delivery Operations Director, you will own WholesomeCo’s end to end delivery system and the outcomes it produces, from last-mile drivers and dispatch to routing, zones, capacity, and the administrative and logistics support behind every order. You will be accountable for on-time delivery, lead time, and delivery speed, matching drivers, vehicles, and route capacity to demand as it shifts throughout the day. This role is built for a leader who makes fast, data-driven decisions, develops strong front-line leaders, and drives full execution of operational change all the way to the driver level.

About WholesomeCo

At WholesomeCo, you’re not just taking a job; you’re joining a team that’s constantly evolving, innovating, and raising the bar. Every new hire is an opportunity for us to level up as a company, and we look for individuals who bring curiosity, a positive attitude, transparency, strong communication, a strong work ethic, and the ability to collaborate respectfully while making their mark. We’re committed to bringing out the best in each team member, and we hope every hire will help us discover bold, creative ways to grow together. Work at WholesomeCo is meaningful, but we also know how to have fun, with team camaraderie, shared experiences, and moments to celebrate built into our culture.

WholesomeCo is at the forefront of normalizing cannabis as a natural path to health and wellness. From medical cannabis services and statewide delivery to 99% of Utah’s population, to retail, drive-thru, and online pick-up through our West Bountiful pharmacy, we combine convenience, care, and cutting-edge technology. Our in-house app, cultivation and processing facilities, and our growing line of WholesomeCo-branded products showcase our innovative, vertically integrated approach. Known for our tech-driven solutions, data focus, and commitment to continuous improvement, we put patients first, guiding them along their unique cannabis journeys and expanding access every step of the way. Join WholesomeCo, where your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and each day offers the chance to grow, innovate, and make a real difference in people’s lives.

Job Responsibilities

• This position requires a passion for operational excellence, a drive for results, the ability to quickly and efficiently lead through unforeseen complexity, and the ability to lead, influence, and develop their team.
• End - to -End Delivery Ownership: Own the strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of WholesomeCo’s Home Delivery operation, including Driver Operations, Dispatch, zoning, routing, delivery capacity and availability, vehicle fleet operations, driver and delivery support and the systems and processes that enable successful delivery execution and a good patient experience.
• Delivery Strategy & Roadmap: Develop and execute short and long-term strategies to improve delivery speed, convenience, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency. Identify opportunities to evolve delivery zones, service models, capacity, technology, staffing, and operating processes as patient demand and business needs change.
• Routing and Capacity Strategy: Own the strategy and performance of delivery zones, routing, delivery availability, and capacity planning. Ensure routing and capacity models effectively match demand with driver, vehicle, and operational resources while continuously identifying opportunities to improve route efficiency, delivery speed, convenience, and cost.
• Service & Business Performance: Own delivery performance across service, productivity, cost, and quality including on-time delivery, convenience levels, delivery speed, lead times, capacity utilization, route efficiency, cost per delivery, and other key KPIs. Balance patient convenience and service levels with sustainable labor and operating costs.
• Real-Time Operations: Lead a high-volume operation where staffing, demand, capacity, and operational conditions change throughout the day, making timely decisions and adjusting the plan in real time.
• Workforce & Capacity Planning: Own workforce planning and staffing strategy across Delivery and Dispatch, ensuring labor plans and schedules align with forecasted demand, seasonality, promotions, delivery availability, and srvice-level expectations. Partner with operational leaders to anticipate staffing needs and maintain appropriate capacity while achieving productivity and labor targets. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training to ensure every agent is prepared and understands workplace standards and compliance.
• Fleet Readiness & Risk Management: Own fleet strategy and readiness, ensuring the appropriate number and mix of vehicles are available to support current and forecasted delivery demand. Oversee vehicle utilization, maintenance strategy, rentals, insurance, accidents and claims, and acquisition/replacement planning in partnership with Finance, Facilities and other stakeholders.
• Data and KPIs and Operating Cadence: Define and maintain the KPIs, SLAs, dashboards, and operating rhythms used to manage Delivery Operations. Regularly review performance with leaders, identify trends and root causes, surface risks and opportunities, hold yourself and the team accountable to the results,, and communicate results and recommendations to senior leadership on a regular cadence.
• Leadership & Organizationl Development: Inspire, mentor, and develop Delivery and Dispatch Managers, supervisors and their leadership teams. Establish clear ownership, expectations, decision rights, and accountability across the organization, while building leadership depth and succession capability so day-to-day operations are effectively owned at the appropriate level. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation, and communicate vision and goals so every agent understands how their role connects to company results.
• Front-Line Execution and Change Management: Translate strategy and operational improvements into consistent frontline execution. Ensure changes are supported by clear ownership, SOPs, communication, training, accountability, and follow-up, and verify through data and frontline observation that changes are understood, adopted, and sustained.
• Technology and Process Optimization: Oversee the delivery, dispatch, routing, and CRM systems and the internal processes that support drivers, customer support, and partner departments. Drive adoption of new tools and workflows, and continuously streamline processes to expand internal capacity.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Ensure effective communication and coordination with fulfillment, inventory, retail, customer support, and other partners so that delivery commitments are supported upstream and downstream.
• Budget and Resource Allocation: Handle budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation to meet strategic goals.
• Quality and Safety: Develop, implement, and maintain quality control and safety assurance protocols, including documentation, implementation, and constant refinement of SOPs.
• Incident Management: Expeditiously handle, communicate, and update the appropriate systems for all potential issues, problems, accidents, or equipment breakdowns, and maintain on-going knowledge of auto insurance policy, coverage, and the claims process.
• Continuous Improvement: Establish a culture and operating rhythm of continuous improvement across Delivery Operations. Use performance data, frontline feedback, root-cause analysis, and industry best practices to identify operational friction, test solutions, measure results, and scale successful improvements.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant state medical cannabis and delivery regulations, vehicle and driver requirements, and company policies.

Job Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in logistics, transportation, last-mile delivery, or another high-volume operational environment, including experience leading managers and frontline teams.
• Demonstrated experience owning a complex, high-volume operation with accountability for service, labor, cost, productivity, and quality outcomes. Proven success developing managers and frontline leaders and building organizations with clear ownership and accountability.
• Experience leading real-time operations where staffing, demand, capacity, and conditions change throughout the day and require sound, timely decision-making.
• Direct last-mile delivery, transportation, dispatch, and fleet management experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience translating strategy and process improvements into sustained frontline execution.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with experience defining KPIs, interpreting operational data, managing budgets, and using data to drive decisions and continuous improvement.
• Experience with workforce planning, capacity planning, routing/logistics optimization, and technology-enabled operations.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and executive communication skills.
• Experience driving technology adoption and workflow optimization across a front-line team.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle multiple projects simultaneously, use good judgment in ambiguous situations, and be flexible/adaptable.
• Skilled in evaluating and revising operations and procedures in response to organizational change and goals.
• Exceptional organization, prioritization, and time management abilities.
• Skilled in basic technology (e.g., POS systems, Microsoft Office and/or Google Suites programs).
• Ability to work a flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Continuous mobility throughout the operation during shift, including twisting, frequent bending, pulling, pushing, crouching, stooping, and reaching during shifts. Continuous lifting and/or moving up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid time off (PTO)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Employer paid 80% of the total medical insurance premium
• Employer paid 75% of the total dental insurance premium
• Employer paid 75% of the total vision insurance premium
• HSA with match up to $150 per month
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3% and 50% match for the following 2%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid $25,000 of basic life coverage
• Optional additional life insurance
• Optional accident insurance
• Employees who are active medical cannabis patients are eligible for an employee discount of 35% off of WholesomeCo products and 15% off of 3rd party products

WholesomeCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment/post-offer background check. This employer participates in the E-verify program where legally required.