Director, Operations

Macy's•Portland, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Operations directs the day-to-day Inbound and/or Outbound operations. In conjunction with other members of the senior executive staff, they lead short and long-term strategic planning of the operations to ensure all facility and organizational goals and objectives are achieved.

Requirements

Leadership: Ability to lead and direct both Inbound and Outbound operations, setting and surpassing targets while ensuring alignment with facility and organizational goals.
Coaching: Provide effective coaching and guidance to executive team members and colleagues to foster growth and development.
Communication: Practicing open and continuous communication, effectively presenting information in a clear and concise manner to keep others informed.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and solve problems promptly and effectively, addressing issues directly as they arise.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access) and experience summarizing data and outlining directions.
Industry Understanding: Business and intellectual competencies including a strong understanding of warehouse management and supply chain/logistics trends.
Strategic Execution: Ability to effectively plan and execute strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
5+ years of related experience.
This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.
Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30 lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
May involve reaching above eye level.
Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on department and company needs.

Nice To Haves

Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy’s aspires to achieve every day in every way.

Responsibilities

Lead the direction of both Inbound and Outbound operations, ensuring they meet or surpass targets such as Units Per Hour (UPH), Cartons Per Unit (CPU), Service on Time (SOT), and Fill Rate goals.
Provide coaching and guidance to executive team members and oversee colleague counseling and coaching activities.
Ensure departments meet or exceed performance standards in safety, cost control, quality, processing efficiency, reliability, and customer service.
Develop and implement short and long-term strategies to improve profitability, productivity, and efficiency across operations.
Continuously assess work processes to identify optimization opportunities and implement improvements.
Cultivate a work culture dedicated to superior customer service.
Establish and uphold procedures and metrics to ensure customer satisfaction levels are met.
Drive and manage organizational growth-related changes.
Analyze activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to gauge department progress toward goals.
Develop training programs and ensure colleague comprehension and adherence.
Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
Foster a safe work environment and enforce safety protocols.
Collaborate with operational leaders to anticipate staffing needs based on volume plans, creating and utilizing staffing tools to adapt to changes in business demand.
Perform additional duties, special projects, or assignments as needed.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off
Eight paid holidays
Continuous learning and leadership development
Merchandise discounts
Performance-based incentives
Annual merit review
Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Tuition reimbursement