Senior Operations Leader for High-Volume Distribution

Imperial Dade; Jessup, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Paid family leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Imperial Brady in Jessup, MD, is seeking a seasoned Director of Operations to oversee warehouse and delivery operations and drive performance in a high-volume distribution environment.

You will lead safety, regulatory compliance, and process improvement initiatives while partnering with Branch Managers and Regional leadership to meet service goals and support growth. A strong background in WMS/ERP and multi-site leadership is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive operations or warehouse management experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role with large teams or multi-site responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong experience with WMS and ERP systems, and business tools (Microsoft Office and BI platforms).
• Experience with process improvement or Six Sigma Certification is a big plus.
• Union environment experience a plus.
• Experience managing multiple unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all warehouse and delivery operations.
• Support the development of the annual operating plan; manage annual budgets, KPI targets, weekly performance reviews, and operational adjustments.
• Lead safety, security, and regulatory compliance initiatives for inspections required by all Federal, State, and local guidelines; host local, state, and federal inspections, including DOT, OSHA, FDA, and DEP.
• Partner with Branch Managers and Regional leadership to resolve customer and vendor service issues.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to align products and services with customer needs.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, performance management, and career development planning.
• Ensure coaching and corrective actions are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Operations leadership

Warehouse management

Process improvement

Six Sigma

WMS/ERP systems

Multi-site operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management / business administration / logistics

Job description

Imperial Brady in Jessup, MD, is seeking a seasoned Director of Operations to oversee warehouse and delivery operations and drive performance in a high-volume distribution environment.

You will lead safety, regulatory compliance, and process improvement initiatives while partnering with Branch Managers and Regional leadership to meet service goals and support growth. A strong background in WMS/ERP and multi-site leadership is required.