Wesco · 19 hours ago
Senior Director - Operations
Alsip, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$164K/yr - $288K/yr
10+ years expWesco is a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. The Senior Director - Operations will be responsible for overseeing all operational functions of large, complex locations and providing strategic leadership to meet business performance objectives and drive continuous improvement.
CommercialElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity
Lead team to ensure objectives are met, including driving customer service excellence plans, setting and managing performance targets, and employee performance management
Partner with Lean Leadership, ensuring LEAN methodologies are utilized and action plans are developed to correct problem areas and optimize established levels of business performance objectives, service, productivity, and quality
Identify, adopt, and implement best practices that enhance operational performance and efficiency
Ensures consistent compliance with standard operating procedures, policies, internal audit controls, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and business management quality system requirements
Analyze current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement when necessary
Identifies market potential through competitor analysis and strategic planning
Develops annual business plans, identifies key activities, and priorities
Implements and communicates operational strategies and solutions consistent with business plans
Provides guidance to operations management in hiring and developing talent
Ensures operational excellence goals and audit requirements are met
Partners with inventory leaders to ensure region inventory needs and goals are met
Provides guidance to ensure business continuity and recovery plans are met
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree preferred
LEAN yellow belt certification - Green or Black belt preferred
10+ years of operations leadership experience
Experience running large distribution warehouse centers, complex locations or multiple locations
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 streamline and implement new structures and roles that create speed, efficiency, and support rapidly shifting business demands
In depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g. supply chain, finance, customer service etc.)
Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
Strong decision-making and problem solving skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to influence and lead change in a cross-functional team environment
Ability to travel 10% - 25% of the time
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision coverage
Retirement savings plans
Company
Wesco
At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly.
10001+ employees
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2024 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.53B2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1.73B
1999-05-12IPO
Leadership Team
John Engel
Chairman, CEO and President
David Schulz
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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