We are looking for an experienced Director of Operations to lead daily performance across a high-volume distribution environment in Olive Branch, Mississippi. This role will guide warehouse, logistics, and inventory functions while building a strong culture centered on safety, accountability, and collaboration. The successful candidate will bring a practical leadership style, strong operational judgment, and a track record of improving service levels, efficiency, and cost performance.
Responsibilities:
• Direct end-to-end operations for a busy distribution center, ensuring smooth coordination across warehousing, shipping, receiving, and inventory activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a workforce of roughly 110 employees, setting clear expectations and driving strong team performance.
• Monitor operational output and implement process improvements that increase productivity, accuracy, and overall service quality.
• Oversee staffing plans and labor utilization to align workforce capacity with business demands and performance goals.
• Maintain a safe working environment by reinforcing compliance standards, promoting best practices, and addressing risks proactively.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen logistics execution, support purchasing-related operational needs, and improve workflow consistency.
• Track key performance metrics and use operational data to identify cost-saving opportunities and support sound decision-making.
• Foster a culture of accountability and teamwork that encourages continuous improvement across all areas of the facility.
• Proven leadership experience in operations management within a distribution, warehouse, or logistics setting.
• Strong background in overseeing shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience improving efficiency, productivity, and service outcomes through process optimization.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and a consistent focus on maintaining compliance.
• Solid understanding of logistics operations and the ability to manage priorities across multiple functional areas.
• Comfortable using operational metrics to evaluate performance and guide business decisions.
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