[US-DC] Associate Director, Operations
Core
Partner to the Site Director & SVP to manage and build fulfillment operations for a distribution center, focusing on safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Role type
Senior IC operations manager (fulfillment/warehousing)
Builds
Fulfillment operations, distribution center capabilities, operational procedures
Domain
Food/Beverage/Perishables + Warehousing/Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fulfillment operations management, Inventory control management, WMS implementation, Team leadership (150-200+ employees), Continuous improvement, Project management, Lean manufacturing, FSMA/HACCP/SQF compliance, Strategic planning and forecasting, Performance management, Shop floor presence
Preferred skills
Bilingual Spanish/English, Master's degree
Technologies
WMS
Responsibilities
Identify problems in fulfillment operations and drive continuous improvement strategies, Collaborate with leadership to develop operations improvement road maps, Ensure adherence to OSHA, GMP, SQF, food safety and facility compliance, Lead and supervise a team of managers, supervisors and hourly associates, Develop and deliver operational procedures for all fulfillment processes, Mentor, train and develop teammates for career progression, Create a positive team dynamic that encourages feedback and adaptation, Drive a customer-focused environment committed to delivering highest quality product
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC