Director of Operations

DGI Supply Career•Houston, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Operations is an experienced operation executive who generates significant impact through the strategic and tactical direction of receiving, warehousing, delivery & distribution and logistics for the Company. This position directs and develops department heads in supply chain and distribution. This position reports directly to the President and serves as a member of the executive team. Since opening our doors in Houston, Texas in 1972, Groves Industrial has been a trusted partner for key industries throughout the Gulf Coast. We strive to provide world-class service to help you select and use the best products available on the market today. With over 100 years of combined sales experience, we’re more than a supplier—we’re your ally in success. Learn more at www.grovesindustrial.com .

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required and 10+ years of related experience in operations or supply chain management; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Industrial distribution experience required
Financial Management and Business Acumen
Effective communication and presentation skills
Exceptional leadership and Problem Solving/Analysis skills
Excellent organizational, leadership, motivational, analytical problem solving and strategic thinking skills
Strong proficiency with Microsoft based technology programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with developing and monitoring operation strategies, data analysis and performance/operational metrics
Successful development, leadership performance management and coaching experience of all operation departments
Technical Capacity
Collaborate cross functionally, with strong ability to build solid relationships in teams, with peers and management; leads cross functional teams and initiatives
Experience in operations, manufacturing environments
Strong sense of urgency and accountability
Passionate, Adaptable, Customer Focused and Teamwork oriented

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and direct the management of the company’s fulfillment/distribution centers that will ensure fast and accurate order processing, inventory control, proper and timely receipt/stocking of goods, cost-efficient shipping direct to customers and effective processing of returns
Manage logistics and outbound transportation processes, negotiate parcel freight programs
Implement improved processes and management methods to generate higher ROI through workflow optimization
Lead with a business owner mindset – providing financial discipline and identifying the key levers to enhancing profitable performance
Strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability, productivity and efficiency throughout the company’s operations
Interact regularly with executive team and individual department heads to ensure that company’s operational priorities are aligned with total company direction
Evaluate regularly the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements.
Continuous improvement of our processes that are evaluated through clear and relevant performance metrics; presents suggestions to President for consideration
Leads collaborative interdepartmental process improvements to deliver absolute reliability to our customers
Troubleshoot issues that impact supply chain
Regularly look for ways to reduce costs and waste using a variety of analytical tools
Identify and implement KPI metrics to measure and improve performance
Serve as a Safety Champion for the organization and warehouse operations by actively participating in the Corporate Safety Committee, promoting a strong workplace safety culture, and collaborating across departments to advance safety initiatives, improve practices, and support a safe working environment for all employees.
Identify competitive strategies and evaluate, adjust or redraft the organization’s programs, accordingly, ensuring thorough communication of imperatives and action items to the team(s)
Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training and development of their management team and their direct reports
Other duties as assigned