Verst Logistics ยท 19 hours ago
Director of Operations
Walton, Kentucky, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expVerst Logistics is a company focused on warehousing solutions, and they are seeking a Director of Operations to manage all aspects of warehouse operations. The role involves overseeing personnel, establishing operational procedures, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Directs personnel to achieve prescribed operational objectives and ensures timelines are met with the highest regard for quality, safety, inventory control and customer satisfaction
Establishes Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all production functions to ensure the consistent application of principles by associates
Manages controllable costs in accordance with budgeted parameters and reviews the monthly P&L for variances from budget
Participates in budget preparation and revenue/account analyses and ensures the accurate preparation and timely distribution of reports to the VP Warehousing on a timely basis
Develops and maintains a productive work team through proper application of management skills in the hiring, coaching, training, and disciplinary action processes
Assigns leadership for specific warehouse sites and ensures proper reporting processes and procedures are in place
Tracks and provides appropriate disciplinary action and motivational techniques to employees on a timely basis
Develops, implements and directs programs and training to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment and property and enforces safety rules and guidelines
Enforces and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and federal, state and local regulations
Establishes and maintains a professional and courteous relationship with all customers
Assists in ensuring the security of the facility and its employees, contents and surroundings
Implements continuous improvements in processes
Visits customer sites as needed to ensure overall customer satisfaction
Represents the company at business and industry events as needed
Qualification
Required
Advanced college degree preferred, but will substitute 10 years previous experience with warehouse or supply chain operations or in combination
Minimum of 5 years prior experience in a warehouse environment
Minimum 5 years management experience with P&L responsibility
Minimum of 5 years prior supervisory experience with emphasis on leadership, supervision, motivation, communication and planning
Broad knowledge of warehousing operations and warehouse management system technology
Ability to develop reliable bid proposals for warehousing space and services as needed
Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office and software applications, and accurate typing skills (25 wpm minimum)
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple tasks in a fast pace environment
Ability to work efficiently with a professional, customer friendly attitude
Company
Verst Logistics
Verst Logistics, a leading third-party logistics provider, specializes in a wide range of services including omnichannel fulfillment, shrink sleeve labeling, dedicated transportation, and brokerage with warehouses strategically located nationwide.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Verst
President, CEO
Jim Stadtmiller
CFO
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