Director of Operations

Medline; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP, seeks a hands-on Director of Operations to lead our Perryville Distribution Center. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while building a capable leadership team on site. The role requires flexibility to cover multiple shifts and travel up to 20%.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years in distribution or logistics, and at least 5 years of people leadership, with a proven ability to improve processes and coaching abilities on the warehouse floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years in a distribution center environment.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and work in temperatures 32°F to 95°F.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily distribution center operations, ensuring timely, accurate order fulfillment and efficient workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, service and productivity.
• Coach and develop supervisors and managers, establishing clear expectations and consistent operating practices.
• Oversee staffing, hiring, performance management, compensation administration, training and employee development.
• Manage inventory accuracy, receiving and material movement.
• Oversee maintenance of warehouse equipment and the private truck fleet.
• Address customer concerns and service issues, visit key accounts and support contract negotiations for new business.
• Maintain safe work practices and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team development

Hands-on

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Director of OperationsApply: On-site: Perryville, Maryland: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R2618511**Job Summary**Medline is seeking a hands-on Director of Operations to lead our Perryville Distribution Center. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to strengthen operational performance, drive safety and quality improvements, and develop a growing leadership team. The ideal candidate is a proactive, adaptable leader who takes initiative, builds accountability and works closely with teams on the warehouse floor. This role requires flexibility to support multiple shifts and work additional hours as business needs demand.**Job Description**### Key Responsibilities * Lead daily distribution center operations, ensuring timely, accurate order fulfillment and efficient workflows.* Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, service and productivity.* Coach and develop supervisors and managers, establishing clear expectations and consistent operating practices.* Oversee staffing, hiring, performance management, compensation administration, training and employee development.* Manage inventory accuracy, receiving and material movement.* Manage capital resources to maximize utilization and return on investment.* Address customer concerns and service issues, visit key accounts and support contract negotiations for new business.* Maintain safe work practices and housekeeping standards.* Oversee maintenance of warehouse equipment and the private truck fleet. ### Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree.* At least 10 years of experience in a distribution center environment.* At least 5 years of management experience, including hiring supervisors, support personnel and warehouse associates.* Strong leadership, problem-solving and team development skills.* A hands-on approach and ability to independently identify priorities and drive improvements.* Willingness to travel up to 20%.* Ability to work early and late shifts, plus weekends at least once per month, with additional schedule flexibility as needed.* Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand or walk for prolonged periods, and work in temperatures ranging from 32°F to 95°F. **Location:** Perryville, Maryland**Schedule:** Full-time; primarily first shift, with flexibility across shifts and additional hours based on operational needs. Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.The anticipated salary range for this position:$154,000.00 - $231,000.00 AnnualThe actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.