Director of Operations

Medline Industries, Inc.; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP seeks a hands-on Director of Operations to lead the Perryville Distribution Center. This senior role focuses on strengthening operational performance, driving safety and quality improvements, and developing a growing leadership team with flexible shifts.

The successful candidate will guide daily DC operations, oversee staffing and inventory, manage capital resources, and support customer engagements including contract negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of distribution center experience.
• 5+ years of management experience including hiring supervisors and staff.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Able to work early/late shifts, weekends monthly, and lift up to 50 pounds.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team development

Hands-on leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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 Annual

The 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.