Director Operations Final Mile

GEODIS•Elmwood Park, NJ

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. Our hybrid work schedule requires team members to be in the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week. The Director of Operations Final Mile is responsible for directing the warehouse, distribution, inventory management and related operations for assigned facilities and is responsible for a safe, profitable operation.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with both inbound and outbound international shipments preferred
Knowledge of labor management systems
PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public
Ability to properly manage P&L
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or knowledge of storage and shipment of food grade items preferred

Responsibilities

Communicates best practices nation wide
Initiates process improvement teams
Confers with customers and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services in the area
Develops plans for efficient use of materials, equipment and employee resources
Reviews costs and makes changes/recommendations to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division
Directs preparation of accounting records, recommends budgets to management, ensures budget numbers are met
Communicates KPI’s weekly, monthly, and quarterly
Participates in company marketing and sales efforts
Ensures ISO compliance for assigned facilities
Ensures assigned facilities have the resources necessary to meet company goals and objectives
Manages Operations Senior Managers, Managers and/or Account Managers within assigned facilities and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned accounts/campuses.
Interviews, hires and trains employees
Plans, assigns and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines; addresses complaints and resolves problems
Travels as needed: to possible include 75% in 1st 90 days and 15-25% after 1st 90 days
Promotes and ensures a clean and safe work environment
For food accounts, incumbent is responsible to report food safety problems to senior management to initiate action

Benefits

Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
401k match
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
Employee discounts
Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
Free financial wellness programs
Daycare discount program
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
+ more!