Director of Operations - 3PL Start Ups & Turnarounds
Director of Operations - 3PL Start Ups & Turnarounds
Thorndale Partners
Fort Worth, TX
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We are seeking a hands-on and people-oriented Director of Operations to join our team. In this role, you will manage and direct all aspects of warehousing and related functions, bringing your hands-on approach and people skills to drive operational success. You will strategize, advise, and direct the organization from a warehouse systems and technologies perspective, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods within the operation.
As the Director of Operations, you will lead the day-to-day activities of the Centralized Logistics department, utilizing your hands-on approach and people-oriented mindset to advance current logistics programs. Your focus will be on increasing service to our customers, decreasing costs, and improving simplicity. You will also play a crucial role as a strategic leader, designing and implementing improved processes and operational policies. In this role, we are looking for a dedicated and hands-on Director who is also people-oriented. Your strong leadership skills and energy will contribute to the success of our organization.
Responsibilities: Director of Operations
- Maintain a sound plan of policies to ensure adequate management development and provide for capable management succession.
- Prioritize and sequence the implementation of system improvements.
- Manage operational schedules and coordinate shipping activities to ensure production and quality accuracy meets specifications.
- Review shipment and operating reports, resolving operational and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
- Direct Managers on major rollouts to ensure timely execution.
- Develop and install procedures and controls to promote communication and adequate information flow within the organization.
- Maintain an active relationship with other functional areas to ensure appropriate service levels are provided by the organization.
- Plan production operations and establish processes.
- Manage the Centralized Logistics Department, including freight quoting, problem-solving, freight auditing, claims processing, drop ship processing, shipped not invoiced monitoring, and international shipping coordination.
- Implement a proactive tracking system.
- Oversee freight routings for all shipping locations.
- Pull, process, and review daily reports as necessary.
- Implement policies, procedures, and strategic plans aligned with department and corporate goals.
- Develop and maintain SOPs for the Warehouse and Logistics department.
- Oversee full truck scheduling to reduce costs and improve service.
- Improve the collection, reporting, and distribution of shipping data.
- Coordinate U.S. Customs clearance for international shipments.
- Collaborate with Human Resources on all aspects of employee relations, including interviewing, hiring, coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions, complaints, scheduling, training, and development.
REQUIREMENTS: Director of Operations
- BS/BA Degree in Technical Business (Experience may substitute for Education)
- 7+ years of related experience
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in warehousing/logistics
- 3PL Experience or Food Service Equipment Experience
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Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Warehousing and Storage
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