Strategic Director of Logistics & Operations

Kenco Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Kenco Group is seeking a Director of Logistic Operations to direct regional site activities, manage client relationships, and identify value-added services. This role drives long-range plans to optimize efficiency and profitability while aligning with Kenco’s principles. Significant travel is required.

The position emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration across site GMs and business groups to deliver superior supply chain solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business management or related field.
• MBA preferred for certain sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate network vision to sites and employees.
• Maximize revenue by maintaining customer relationships and proactive communication.
• Facilitate monthly/quarterly business reviews.
• Monitor day-to-day site performance against KPIs and introduce new metrics.
• Meet with General Managers monthly for operations alignment.
• Lead safety initiatives across the network to reduce risks.
• Build customer profiles and review issues, org structure, and contracts.
• Create business cases and proposals aligned with customer objectives.
• Provide leadership and development with Learning & Development involvement.
• Implement new programs cross-functionally across groups.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma to improve efficiency, safety, quality and finance.
• Visit sites regularly to maintain management presence.

Skills

Leadership

Customer relationships

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

MBA preferred

Job description

Kenco Group is seeking a Director of Logistic Operations to direct regional site activities, manage client relationships, and identify value-added services. This role drives long-range plans to optimize efficiency and profitability while aligning with Kenco’s principles. Significant travel is required.

The position emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration across site GMs and business groups to deliver superior supply chain solutions.