Market Operations Director

Bunzl Career•Sumner, WA

6d•$115,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Director of Operations will show accountability and ownership of the day-to-day management of the warehouse Operations team for a Market consisting of 3 warehouse locations. This person will demonstrate remote leadership competency and motivate and engage employees at all levels of the operation. Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you’ll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future. At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
5+ years of prior Operations Management experience is required.
Requires travel throughout the market. Expected to be in each market location quarterly.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work as part of a geographically dispersed team.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate thinking, logic and decision-making rationale.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all parties involved with our business.
Positive attitude; willingness and ability to contribute to a positive work environment
Highly Proficient in Word, Excel
Organized with a focus for details in a fast paced environment
Attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to work independently and be held accountable for business results
High degree of self-motivation and keen sense of urgency
Experience with CBA's preferred

Responsibilities

Accountability and ownership of the day to day management of the Operations team for a Distribution Market - 4 warehouses.
Demonstrate remote leadership competency and motivate and engage employees via in person, telephone, and technology methods.
Maintain consistent presence throughout market and provide responsiveness as if all employees were in the same location
Responsible for direct supervision of 4 Warehouse Managers.
Lead recruitment, onboarding, training and development while hiring top talent to improve the organization.
Create and ensure safe workplace and promote a culture of safety for the market.
Work closely with internal team (Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Warehousing, and Accounting) to maximize profitability, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Partner with Market leadership team to lead the business to achieve strong performance to sales, profitability and working capital goals, implementing solutions-based strategies and consistency throughout the market.
Partner with Finance to develop the Operations budget and scorecard.
Coordinate with the director of EHS to ensure safe, clean and sustainable operations.
Aligned with the Divisional OPS leader, drive operational excellence and repeatable process by implementing a continuous improvement model within the Market.
Recommend process improvements and enhancements to streamline the business, increase speed and enrich our value to the customer.
Communicate often and effectively with facility teams and leaders on all issues to create an engaged work force.
Initiate and drive consistency for the operations function throughout the Market.