Night Director - Operations (3pm-11pm)

Wesco • Alsip, IL

4h • $153,662 - $211,286

About The Position

The Night Director – Operations is responsible for the performance of all operational functions at a large, complex location or across multiple remote locations. The role provides strategic leadership to meet and optimize business performance, service, productivity, and quality objectives, partnering with leaders across Supply Chain, Operations, and business units to drive continuous improvement.

The position leads operational planning and execution, staff and talent development, performance management, LEAN improvements, inventory coordination, budget monitoring, compliance, and business continuity. The stated schedule is 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with travel of 25%–50%.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• 7–10 years of operations leadership experience in distribution center facilities.
• 5+ years 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 or warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of 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 and 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 operational metrics.
• Ability to travel 25%–50%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations to improve operational efficiency and increase productivity.
• Provide guidance on hiring, talent development, and staff management.
• Lead a team to meet objectives, including customer excellence plans, performance targets, and employee performance management.
• Drive LEAN methodologies to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Provide strategic and tactical leadership to achieve corporate goals.
• Develop annual business plans and identify key activities and priorities.
• Implement and communicate operational strategies and solutions consistent with business plans.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, policies, internal audit controls, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and business management quality system planning.
• Partner with inventory leaders to meet regional inventory needs and goals.
• Set and monitor operational budgets.
• Provide guidance to ensure business continuity and recovery plans are met.
• Ensure operational policies and procedures are appropriate to the business.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive paid time off.
• Eligible employees may receive medical coverage.
• Eligible employees may receive dental coverage.
• Eligible employees may receive vision coverage.
• Eligible employees may receive retirement savings plans.
• For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to applicable plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED