Director of Operations

Gilbert Companies; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Flexible hybrid schedule

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Volunteer and community outreach

Job summary

GEODIS in the United States seeks a Director of Operations to lead warehouse, distribution, and inventory management across assigned facilities, ensuring safe, profitable operations. You will drive best practices nationwide, initiate process improvement teams, manage P&L, and coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal teams while meeting ISO requirements.

This hybrid role requires up to 75% travel in the first 90 days, then 15–25% thereafter, and a focus on staffing, budgeting, KPI

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years related experience and/or training.
• Experience with storage and shipment of food grade items preferred.
• Experience with inbound and outbound international shipments preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret financial reports and procedures.
• Ability to manage P&L and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Directs warehouse and distribution operations for assigned facilities.
• Maintains safe, profitable operations with ISO compliance.
• Oversees budgeting, cost controls and KPI reporting weekly/monthly.
• Leads senior managers and account managers across campuses.
• Hires, trains, and evaluates staff.
• Travel up to 75% early on, 15-25% later.

Skills

Leadership experience

P&L management

ISO compliance

Budgeting

Warehouse operations

Food grade handling knowledge

Microsoft Excel/Outlook/Word

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. Our hybrid work schedule requires team members to be in the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week.

Position Summary:

The Director of Operations is responsible for directing the warehouse, distribution, inventory management and related operations for assigned facilities and is responsible for a safe, profitable operation.

Your role on the team:

• Communicates best practices nation wide
• Initiates process improvement teams
• Confers with customers and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services in the area
• Develops plans for efficient use of materials, equipment and employee resources
• Reviews costs and makes changes/recommendations to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division
• Directs preparation of accounting records, recommends budgets to management, ensures budget numbers are met
• Communicates KPI’s weekly, monthly, and quarterly
• Participates in company marketing and sales efforts
• Ensures ISO compliance for assigned facilities
• Ensures assigned facilities have the resources necessary to meet company goals and objectives
• Manages Operations Senior Managers, Managers and/or Account Managers within assigned facilities and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned accounts/campuses.
• Interviews, hires and trains employees
• Plans, assigns and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines; addresses complaint and resolves problems
• Travels as needed: to possible include 75% in 1st 90 days and 15-25% after 1st 90 days
• Promotes and ensures a clean and safe work environment

What you need:

• Minimum 7 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience and/or knowledge of storage and shipment of food grade items preferred
• Experience with both inbound and outbound international shipments preferred
• Knowledge of labor management systems
• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public
• Ability to properly manage P&L
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

BENEFITS:

We are committed to developing and retaining the best talent in the business and provide benefits that support the success of our GEODIANS.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Free financial wellness programs
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• + more!

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