UOVO · 4 days ago
Associate Director of Operations
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
7+ years expUOVO is a premier storage and logistics provider for art, archives, and collectibles. The Associate Director of Operations will oversee the technical staff in Houston, ensuring exceptional client service and operational excellence in the handling, storage, and transportation of fine art and collectibles.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of UOVO professionals, including Transportation Manager, Technical Services Supervisor, Inventory Control Coordinator, Crating Supervisor, Dispatcher, Art Handlers, and Art Handler/Drivers, to deliver exceptional client service and operational excellence
Partner with departmental leadership to allocate art handling staff effectively in support of internal operations and onsite client requirements
Plan and oversee onsite installations and de-installations, ensuring precise inventory control and superior client support
Direct and execute complex end-to-end logistics operations with a focus on efficiency, safety, and accountability
Oversee safe and efficient storage and crating operations in Houston for special projects, including racking systems, forklift training, OSHA compliance, barcoding, scanning, and inventory control
Maintain and optimize managed storage areas to ensure maximum facility efficiency and seamless daily operations
Collaborate with the Operations Compliance team to support adherence to the TSA Certified Cargo Screening Program, including training and regulatory compliance
Ensure service work is scheduled and completed efficiently in alignment with Account Management and Business Development objectives
Align all operational activities with UOVO policies, procedures, and company-wide initiatives
Manage regional budgets, monitor income and expenses, and drive performance to achieve financial targets
Oversee procurement of supplies and equipment and process related accounts payable activities
Recruit, hire, and onboard Operations team members, ensuring completion of training and professional development
Establish performance goals aligned with UOVO’s Performance Management program and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and annual reviews for direct reports and their teams
Cultivate a positive, engaged, and high-performing work environment through mentorship, coaching, and leadership by example
Lead warehouse efficiency projects, including new facility setup and existing facility reorganization, in partnership with the Facilities team
Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned by senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of an organization
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, capable of thinking creatively and making sound decisions in dynamic environments
Proven experience managing complex operational processes and driving continuous improvement
Strong people management and leadership skills, with a focus on coaching, developing, and motivating high-performing teams
Ability to build positive team culture, manage performance, and lead through change
Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-through skills
Proficiency in database and information systems software
Poised and effective in fast-paced business environments with competing priorities
Physical capability to lift, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, twist as required; ability to push/pull up to 150 lbs on a dolly or cart, or lift up to 50 lbs unaided
7+ years of experience in warehousing, project management, and/or logistics (art logistics experience preferred but not required)
Benefits
100% employer-covered medical plan option for Employees as well as multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision plans options.
2 weeks annual paid vacation, with increased vacation awards throughout the first 5 years of service
10 paid holidays plus one additional floating holiday
Company Sponsored Parental Leave policy
Company-Sponsored Paid Sick Leave
100% 401k Employer match up to 3% of employee contributions.
Flexible Savings Account, Commuter Benefits, and Childcare Benefits
Company-sponsored Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Benefits
Monthly Team Lunches and Birthday celebrations
Employee Recognition Program ( the “Eggcellence Awards”)
Company
UOVO
UOVO is the premier provider of storage and services for art, fashion, archives, and collectibles.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alice Czajkowski
Chief Financial Officer
Caroline Page-Katz
Chief Operating Officer
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