Director, Operations

Winebow; New Jersey; On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee purchase program

Paid time off

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Winebow seeks a hands-on Warehouse Operations Manager in New Jersey to lead all processes from receipt to movement of products. You will manage the daily warehouse and fleet, drive metrics improvements, and ensure cost-efficient delivery with the sales team.

You will oversee inventory, safety, training, budgeting, and staff performance, while ensuring regulatory compliance and a safe work environment. A strong candidate brings 5+ years in DC ops and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of experience in distribution center operations.
• Five years of experience in distribution center operations management.
• Minimum of 5 years experience directly supervising, managing, or leading employees with demonstrated ability to provide direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Knowledge of and experience with fleet and warehouse equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead all processes related to receipt and movement of Winebow products.
• Manage daily warehouse and fleet operations; monitor metrics and drive improvements.
• Ensure cost-effective delivery of customer orders in partnership with the sales/merchandising team.
• Support external and internal customers; customer service, store relations, sales support, and vendor relations.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements: DOT, Sec. 404, audits, HOS, and drug testing.
• Maintain a safe work environment; conduct forklift training and safety meetings.
• Manage inventory to meet customer requirements: order filling, capacity planning, and slotting.
• Oversee distribution center to shelf: order cycle, receiving, shipping, route management and order accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Staff supervision

Planning & budgeting

Computer skills

Fleet & warehouse equipment

Regulatory compliance

Driver license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics or related field

High School Diploma/GED with 10 years distribution center experience

Job description

Why Winebow?

At Winebow, we are strongly committed to creating an environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are intentional in our efforts to ensure that every employee has a sense of value and opportunity in our company, and we work tirelessly to promote a culture of inclusion where our team feels safe, respected, and valued. We want our Winebow family to feel at home and to be empowered to bring their best selves forward.

We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our organization and are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce in all aspects of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, benefits, wage and salary equity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides strong leadership and management for all processes related to the receipt and movement of Winebow products.

• Manages the daily operational activities of the warehouse and fleet, to include oversite of all metrics reporting and developing corrective actions for improvement.

• Ensures cost-effective delivery of customer orders in partnership with sales/merchandising team.

• Supports external and internal customers; customer service, store relations, sales support, and vendor relations.

• Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory requirements: DOT, Sec. 404, AIB, Internal/External Audits, DQF, HOS, and random drug testing.

• Responsible for a safe work environment, conducting forklift training, safety meetings, and driver training.

• Manage inventory to meet customer requirements, to include order filling, capacity planning, and slotting.

• Manages supply chain from Distribution Center to shelf, to include order cycle, receiving, picking, shipping, route management and order accuracy.

• Develops site specific facility processes and metrics to enhance the current operating system.

• Ensure product and warehouse layout is updated to support capacity requirements and maximize warehouse productivity.

• Responsible for staffing, staffing planning, conducting performance appraisals on direct reports, budgeting, ensuring compliance with training requirements, developing direct reports and controlling division expenditures as it relates to personnel.

• Develop annual operating budgets, process all accounts payable invoices, and manage all operating expenses. Review financial reports to ensure accuracy of facility expenses.

• Arrivals at work, meetings, appointments and other work‑related functions on time and as scheduled.

• Meets agreed upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Must demonstrate ability to multi-task and work in fast‑paced environment

• Strong leadership skills, as well as knowledge of regulatory and company policy.

• Strong communication skills across broad network of contacts.

• Follows all safety policies and procedures; communicate hazards and/or suggest improvements to Manager

• Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment and warehouse environment. May be subjected to loud noise, temperature and weather extremes, occasional overtime and travel.

EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED:

Standard office equipment, including computer, fax, photocopier, and telephone.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting, manual dexterity, visual acuity, reaching, bending, and occasional lifting and moving up to 50 lbs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of experience in distribution center operations.

• Five years of experience in distribution center operations management.

• Minimum of 5 years experience directly supervising, managing, or leading employees with demonstrated ability to provide direction, coaching, and performance feedback.

• Demonstrated computer skills.

• Ability to plan and organize.

• Knowledge of and experience with fleet and warehouse equipment.

• Valid driver’s license.

The salary range for this position is $145,000.00 - $155,000.00. This position is also eligible for a bonus of 15%. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package of medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k with company match, employee purchase program (where licensed) and paid time off. If you are hired at Winebow, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. Winebow has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment. Your continued employment with Winebow is by mutual consent.