Director of Operations

. Crane Worldwide Logistics . • Houston, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Directs organization’s operations to ensure that the operations staff executes service agreements at, or above the client's standards. Maximize profitability through superior client service, effective and prompt communications and follow-up on all pending matters with the client. Plan and monitor daily staffing schedules and adjusts accordingly to ensure adequate staffing levels that support operational demands and business objectives. Develops and maintains relationships with vendors to achieve company goals. Manage revenue and expenses to budget constraints. Responsible to train, develop and motivate employees to peak performance and growth in their knowledge and responsibilities Ability to manage the financial aspects of the department (purchasing, budget preparation and review, financial reporting and monitoring expenses). Other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment Walking within the warehouse and inspecting freight Job will require regular and punctual attendance at work as well as presence on-site at the assigned work location OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Computer Literacy Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web based and job specific software applications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED Required Bachelor’s degree preferred Minimum five years industry-related experience required Minimum five years supervisory experience required CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES Professional certification may be required in some areas. WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE? At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work. We offer: 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job Employee Referral Bonuses Employee Recognition and Rewards Program Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities Employee Discounts Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates Potential to earn a quarterly bonus Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED Required
• Minimum five years industry-related experience required
• Minimum five years supervisory experience required
• Computer Literacy
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web based and job specific software applications
• Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment
• Walking within the warehouse and inspecting freight
• Job will require regular and punctual attendance at work as well as presence on-site at the assigned work location

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Directs organization’s operations to ensure that the operations staff executes service agreements at, or above the client's standards.
• Maximize profitability through superior client service, effective and prompt communications and follow-up on all pending matters with the client.
• Plan and monitor daily staffing schedules and adjusts accordingly to ensure adequate staffing levels that support operational demands and business objectives.
• Develops and maintains relationships with vendors to achieve company goals.
• Manage revenue and expenses to budget constraints.
• Responsible to train, develop and motivate employees to peak performance and growth in their knowledge and responsibilities
• Ability to manage the financial aspects of the department (purchasing, budget preparation and review, financial reporting and monitoring expenses).
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates
• Potential to earn a quarterly bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees