Night Director - Operations (3pm-11pm)

WESCO; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Night Director - Operations to lead all operational functions at a large distribution site in Alsip, IL. You will provide strategic leadership to meet and optimize performance, service, productivity and quality, partnering with Supply Chain, Operations and business units to drive continuous improvement.

You will drive LEAN execution, staff development, budgeting, and risk mitigation, mentoring leaders and ensuring compliance with SOPs and Sarbanes-Oxley controls.

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 and ability to apply LEAN in warehouse environments.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to work with senior management and regional teams.

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 and performance management.
• Drives LEAN methodologies to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Develops annual business plans and identifies key activities and priorities.
• Implements and communicates operational strategies and solutions aligned with business plans.
• Ensures compliance with SOPs, internal controls, and quality systems.
• 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.

Skills

Operational leadership

LEAN methodologies

Strategic thinking

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LEAN yellow belt certification

Job description

As the Night 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%

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 (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html).

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.