Director - Operations

Anixter International; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco International, Inc. is seeking a Director of Operations to lead the performance of all operational functions at a large distribution location or multiple sites.

You will provide strategic leadership to meet objectives in service, productivity, and quality and partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and business units to drive continuous improvement. You will guide hiring, talent development, and staff management, lead teams to meet targets, and drive customer excellence.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of operation leadership experience in distribution center facilities.
• 5+ years managing varied organizations development projects and programs.
• LEAN yellow belt certification.
• Ability to execute a LEAN mentality in a distribution/warehouse environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations to improve operational efficiency and increase productivity.
• Provide guidance on hiring, developing talent, and managing staff.
• Lead a team to ensure objectives are met, including driving customer excellence plans and performance targets.
• Drive LEAN methodologies to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Provide strategic and tactical leadership to achieve corporate goals.
• Develop annual business plans and identify key activities and priorities.
• Implement and communicate operational strategies and solutions aligned with business plans.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, internal controls (SOX), and quality systems.
• Partner with inventory leaders to meet regional inventory needs and goals.
• Set and monitor operational budgets.
• Provide guidance to ensure business continuity and recovery plans are met.
• Ensure operational policies and procedures are appropriate to business.

Skills

LEAN mindset

Strategic leadership

Data analytics

Travel flexibility

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

As the Director – Operations, you will be responsible for the performance of all operational functions of a large, complex location, or multiple remote locations. You will provide strategic leadership to meet and optimize established levels of business performance objectives, service, productivity, and quality. You will partner with leaders across Supply Chain, Operations, and all business units to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Manages operations with an objective to improve operational efficiency and increase productivity.
• Provide guidance on hiring, developing talent, and managing staff.
• Leads a team to ensure objectives are met, including driving customer excellence plans, setting and managing performance targets, and employee performance management.
• Drives LEAN methodologies to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Provides strategic and tactical leadership to achieve corporate goals.
• Develops annual business plans and identifies key activities and priorities.
• Implements and communicates operational strategies and solutions consistent with business plans.
• Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures, policies, internal audit control, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and business management quality system planning.
• Partners with inventory leaders to ensure region inventory needs and goals are met.
• Sets and monitors operational budgets.
• Provides guidance to ensure business continuity and recovery plans are met.
• Ensures operational policies and procedures are appropriate to business.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or equivalent required; Bachelors’ preferred
• 7-10 years of operation leadership experience in distribution center facilities
• 5+ year’s managing varied organizations development projects and programs
• 3+ years' managing varied organizations development projects and programs
• LEAN yellow belt certification
• Ability to execute a LEAN mentality in a distribution/warehouse environment
• Business and management principles, including strategic planning and resource allocation
• Strategic thinking skills and ability to work with senior management and regional teams
• Ability to identify external resources, develop, and manage relationships with vendors and other external and internal service providers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong decision making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of data analytics and performance and operation metrics
• Ability to travel 25% - 50%
• Compensation Details $139,693 - $192,078 Annually

• Compensation Details $139,693 - $192,078 Annually

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements. For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

About the Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.