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GEODIS · 3 hours ago

Director of Operations

GEODIS is a global third-party logistics provider specializing in unlocking business value and ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing warehouse, distribution, and inventory management operations, ensuring profitability and safety across assigned facilities.

Air TransportationFreight ServiceLast Mile TransportationLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportationWarehousingWater Transportation
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Responsibilities

Communicates best practices nation wide
Initiates process improvement teams
Confers with customers and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services in the area
Develops plans for efficient use of materials, equipment and employee resources
Reviews costs and makes changes/recommendations to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division
Directs preparation of accounting records, recommends budgets to management, ensures budget numbers are met
Communicates KPI’s weekly, monthly, and quarterly
Participates in company marketing and sales efforts
Ensures ISO compliance for assigned facilities
Ensures assigned facilities have the resources necessary to meet company goals and objectives
Manages Operations Senior Managers, Managers and/or Account Managers within assigned facilities and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned accounts/campuses
Interviews, hires and trains employees
Plans, assigns and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines; addresses complaints and resolves problems
Travels as needed: to possible include 75% in 1 90 days and 15-25% after 1 90 days
Promotes and ensures a clean and safe work environment
For food accounts, incumbent is responsible to report food safety problems to senior management to initiate action
Other duties as required

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeFood grade items knowledgeInternational shipments experienceLabor management systemsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Required

Bachelor's degree from a 4 year college or university
Minimum 7 to 10 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of labor management systems
PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Preferred

Master's degree
Experience and/or knowledge of storage and shipment of food grade items
Experience with both inbound and outbound international shipments

Benefits

Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
401k match
Paid maternity and parental leave
Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
Employee discounts
Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
Free financial wellness programs
Daycare discount program
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
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Company

Global 3PL, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation, Freight Forwarding

H1B Sponsorship

GEODIS has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (4)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)
2021 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Mike Honious
President & Chief Executive Officer
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