Director Corporate Services

Kansas City Life Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Life Insurance Company is seeking an energetic, self-motivated leader to join our Corporate Services team. The role directs facilities, records, mail, print, and purchasing operations, ensuring efficient, compliant service across all KC Life groups.

The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in operations with 3+ years in purchasing/inventory, plus strong communication and leadership skills to guide a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years in progressive operations, admin and supervisory roles in life insurance with 3+ years in purchasing and inventory management.
• 2+ years mail distribution and records management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand critical issues and bring appropriate resolution.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 5+ years purchasing experience.
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Regular and punctual attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor Facilities, Building, and Grounds operations to ensure safe, efficient work environment.
• Oversee Corporate Records activities for filing, retention, and distribution per retention requirements.
• Direct Mail Center activities and distribution of mail to Home Office staff and customers.
• Oversee Print Services to meet printing needs cost-effectively.
• Direct Purchasing/Supply activities for procurement, inventory management, and distribution.
• Manage corporate dining services for the President’s Dining Room and Corporate Dining Room.
• Manage Home Office and Field Force Loyalty Service Program.
• Oversee building security for the Home Office complex.
• Coach and develop employees; conduct timely performance reviews.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Attendance/Punctuality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Kansas City Life Insurance Company, a recognized leader in the insurance industry, is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our Corporate Services department. The ideal candidate would meet the following requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent work experience.
• 8 or more years of progressive operations, administrative and supervisory experience in the life insurance industry with a minimum of 3 years experience in purchasing and inventory management.
• 2 or more years Mail Distribution and Records Management experience
• Demonstrated ability to understand critical issues and bring appropriate resolution to issues.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 5 or more years purchasing experience.
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, change-oriented, fast paced environment
• Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, direct, and monitor all Facilities, Building, and Ground units to optimize and maintain Kansas City Life’s day-to-day business operations. Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and suitable work environment for all occupants. Provides cost effective safety, service, maintenance, repair, and remodeling for Kansas City Life’s facilities, building, and grounds.
• Plan, direct, and monitor Corporate Records activities for all Kansas City Life groups of companies to ensure customer files and internal operational documents are filed, recorded, distributed, and retained according to retention requirements.
• Plan, direct, and monitor Mail Center activities for all Kansas City Life groups of companies to ensure incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence is coordinated and distributed to appropriate Home Office personnel and customer.
• Plan, direct, and monitor Print Services activities to ensure printing needs of the Kansas City Life group of companies are delivered in a quality and cost effective manner.
• Plan, direct, and monitor Purchasing/Supply activities for all Kansas City Life groups of companies to ensure cost effective procurement, inventory management, and distribution of goods and services.
• Oversees all corporate dining room services and operation for the President’s Dining Room and Corporate Dining Room.
• Manages Home Office and Field Force Annual Loyalty Service Program.
• Oversee building security for the KCL home office complex
• Guides individuals and groups to achieve desired results. Delegates by allocating decision making and other responsibilities appropriately and effectively. Develops subordinates by improving their skills and competencies. Gives performance reviews on time and takes an active role in the development of employees.

Kansas City Life Insurance Company offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.