Director Operations

DHL (Deutsche Post)•Charlotte, NC

29d

About The Position

This role will focus on new business and growth of warehouse operations on within the Tech Sector-Business Unit of DHL Supply Chain. Do you get energized by leading and motivating multiple managers and operations? Are you highly organized with the ability to prioritize a long list of equally meaningful responsibilities? Do you consider yourself to be self-sufficient with a level of expertise to hold all resources and areas of the business transparent and accountable? It takes a special kind of person to do those types of things successfully. If you are that kind of person, DHL Supply Chain has the opportunity for you. Job Description We're looking for an Operations Director to lead multiple distribution centers - each with individual customers who have their own sets of requirements. You'll cultivate customer relationships, becoming an extension of their business and enabling DHL Supply Chain to play a required role in their success. You'll be held to very high standards - because our company has set a very high standard in our industry. Our ideal Operations Director has a full understanding of the importance of customer relationships - including the crucial role of the General Manager, Operations Managers and front-line Supervisors in growing those relationships. This position is a critical link between each distribution center and senior leadership and is held accountable for the success and growth of the group. You'll drive a culture of performance and results through your teams You'll assemble and advise strong teams at each distribution center in your group You'll lead multiple teams and support their professional development at all levels You'll support your group and drive performance by developing a strong network throughout DHL Supply Chain's functional departments You'll be a key member of the management team of the largest global supply chain company You'll have access to a myriad of development and educational programs to help your leaders grow You'll work with your manager on developing your growth and career direction You'll have entrepreneurial-like freedom to structure your business unit You'll get results You'll love it

Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience, required
7+ years of experience within supply chain, required
3+ years of progressive experience in at least one of the following: strategy development and implementation, operations management, or organization design and implementation, required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Data Centers and their supply chain is preferred.
MBA or equivalent, preferred
Experience as a management consultant or in a strategic role within a supply chain function, preferred

Responsibilities

drive a culture of performance and results through your teams
assemble and advise strong teams at each distribution center in your group
lead multiple teams and support their professional development at all levels
support your group and drive performance by developing a strong network throughout DHL Supply Chain's functional departments
be a key member of the management team of the largest global supply chain company
have access to a myriad of development and educational programs to help your leaders grow
work with your manager on developing your growth and career direction
have entrepreneurial-like freedom to structure your business unit
get results