Head of Operations – Growth, Safety & Fulfillment

Johnson Brothers; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Brothers, a leading wine, spirits, and beer distributor in Virginia, seeks a Director of Operations to lead branch operations including warehousing, delivery, and inventory management. You will drive safety, efficiency, and service excellence while partnering with corporate leadership on growth initiatives.

The role requires tenacity in operational excellence, strong collaboration across departments, and a proven track record in budgeting, planning, and people development to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, operations, logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Extensive leadership experience in distribution or beverage operations is expected.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, compliance, and performance metrics is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for warehouse, delivery, customer service, inventory, and facility operations.
• Set performance goals, define accountability, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage risk, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with senior leadership to scale operations and support growth.
• Develop staffing plans, budgets, and capital allocation aligned with strategy.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Budget planning

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Data analytics tools

Job description

Johnson Brothers, a leading wine, spirits, and beer distributor in Virginia, seeks a Director of Operations to lead branch operations including warehousing, delivery, and inventory management. You will drive safety, efficiency, and service excellence while partnering with corporate leadership on growth initiatives.

The role requires tenacity in operational excellence, strong collaboration across departments, and a proven track record in budgeting, planning, and people development to support