Director of Operations

Imperial Dade; Montevideo (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Brady in Jessup, Maryland seeks a Director of Operations to oversee warehouse and delivery operations, driving growth and operational excellence in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in operations with 5+ in leadership across multiple sites, plus a Bachelor's in a relevant field and strong WMS/ERP, BI and MS Office skills. This role emphasizes change management and team development for rapid growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive operations or warehouse management experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role with large teams or multi-site responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong experience with WMS and ERP systems, and business tools (Microsoft Office and BI platforms).
• Experience with process improvement or Six Sigma Certification is a big plus.
• Union environment experience a plus.
• Experience managing multiple unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all warehouse and delivery operations.
• Support the development of the annual operating plan; manage annual budgets, KPI targets, weekly performance reviews, and operational adjustments.
• Lead safety, security, and regulatory compliance initiatives for inspections required by all Federal, State, and local guidelines; host local, state, and federal inspections, including DOT, OSHA, FDA, and DEP.
• Partner with Branch Managers and Regional leadership to resolve customer and vendor service issues.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to align products and services with customer needs.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, performance management, and career development planning.
• Ensure coaching and corrective actions are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

WMS experience

ERP systems

BI platforms

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, or equivalent experience

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

BI platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Imperial Brady has a Director of Operations role available in Jessup, Maryland!

The Operations Manager will oversee both local and cross-dock operations. This role requires a strategic leader with experience in high-volume distribution, change management, team development, and supporting high-performance teams. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating ambiguity and driving business initiatives that support our rapid growth and operational excellence.

Full-Time Salary: $160,000 to $170,000 per year

You will:

• Take responsibility for all warehouse and delivery operations.
• Support the development of the annual operating plan; manage annual budgets, KPI targets, weekly performance reviews, and operational adjustments.
• Lead safety, security, and regulatory compliance initiatives for inspections required by all Federal, State, and local guidelines; host local, state, and federal inspections, including DOT, OSHA, FDA, and DEP.
• Partner with Branch Managers and Regional leadership to resolve customer and vendor service issues.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to align products and services with customer needs.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, performance management, and career development planning.
• Ensure coaching and corrective actions are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.

You have:

• 10+ years of progressive operations or warehouse management experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role with large teams or multi-site responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong experience with WMS and ERP systems, and business tools (Microsoft Office and BI platforms).
• Experience with process improvement or Six Sigma Certification is a big plus.
• Union environment experience a plus.
• Experience managing multiple unit operations.