Director - Operations

Wesco•Reno, NV

About The Position

As the Director – Operations, you will be responsible for the performance of all operational functions of a large, complex location, or multiple remote locations. You will provide strategic leadership to meet and optimize established levels of business performance objectives, service, productivity, and quality. You will partner with leaders across Supply Chain, Operations, and all business units to drive continuous improvement. We are seeking a hands-on Director of Operations to lead a fast-paced, highly complex Wesco distribution and services facility in Reno. The ideal leader brings strong logistics and supply-chain experience, drives change, manages diverse teams, makes sound business decisions, and builds a positive, accountable culture while delivering operational excellence. Operating Environment: High-volume distribution and services facility Complex operations including Inbound, Outbound, Value-Add, Cutting/Spooling, and Supply Chain Services Rapidly changing business priorities requiring strong judgment and adaptability Logistics & Supply Chain Leadership Proven experience leading a complex distribution center Background in logistics, fulfillment, and value-added supply-chain services Ability to manage multiple operational areas simultaneously Strong Slotting strategy background Decisive and confident leader Strong communicator with transparency and follow-through Delivers results despite logistics and operational challenges Data-driven and calm under pressure Collaborative with Operations, Sales, and Support teams Reliable, flexible, and adaptable to change Balances results with people leadership

Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent required; Bachelors’ preferred
7-10 years of operation leadership experience in distribution center facilities
5+ year’s managing varied organizations development projects and programs
3+ years' managing varied organizations development projects and programs
LEAN yellow belt certification
Ability to execute a LEAN mentality in a distribution/warehouse environment
Business and management principles, including strategic planning and resource allocation
Strategic thinking skills and ability to work with senior management and regional teams
Ability to identify external resources, develop, and manage relationships with vendors and other external and internal service providers
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong decision making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of data analytics and performance and operation metrics
Ability to travel 25% - 50%

Responsibilities

Manages operations with an objective to improve operational efficiency and increase productivity.
Provide guidance on hiring, developing talent, and managing staff.
Leads a team to ensure objectives are met, including driving customer excellence plans, setting and managing performance targets, and employee performance management.
Drives LEAN methodologies to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
Provides strategic and tactical leadership to achieve corporate goals.
Develops annual business plans and identifies key activities and priorities.
Implements and communicates operational strategies and solutions consistent with business plans.
Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures, policies, internal audit control, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and business management quality system planning.
Partners with inventory leaders to ensure region inventory needs and goals are met.
Sets and monitors operational budgets.
Provides guidance to ensure business continuity and recovery plans are met.
Ensures operational policies and procedures are appropriate to business.