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Wesco

Oct 22

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Logistics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • United Kingdom, +11
    Remote

Requirements

  • High School Degree or equivalent required; Bachelors’ preferred
  • 7-10 years of operation leadership experience in distribution center facilities
  • 5+ year’s managing varied organizations development projects and programs
  • 3+ years' managing varied organizations development projects and programs
  • LEAN yellow belt certification
  • Ability to execute a LEAN mentality in a distribution/warehouse environment
  • 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 identify external resources, develop, and manage relationships with vendors and other external and internal service providers
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong decision making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Working knowledge of data analytics and performance and operation metrics
  • Ability to travel 25% - 50%

Responsibilities

  • Manages operations with an objective to improve operational efficiency and increase productivity.
  • Provide guidance on hiring, developing talent, and managing staff.
  • Leads a team to ensure objectives are met, including driving customer excellence plans, setting and managing performance targets, and employee performance management.
  • Drives LEAN methodologies to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
  • Provides strategic and tactical leadership to achieve corporate goals.
  • Develops annual business plans and identifies key activities and priorities.
  • Implements and communicates operational strategies and solutions consistent with business plans.
  • Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures, policies, internal audit control, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and business management quality system planning.
  • Partners with inventory leaders to ensure region inventory needs and goals are met.
  • Sets and monitors operational budgets.
  • Provides guidance to ensure business continuity and recovery plans are met.
  • Ensures operational policies and procedures are appropriate to business.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Director - Operations?

The primary responsibility of the Director - Operations is to oversee the performance of all operational functions at a large, complex location or multiple remote locations, ensuring strategic leadership to meet and optimize business performance objectives.

What qualifications are required for the Director - Operations position?

A High School Degree or equivalent is required, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred. Additionally, 7-10 years of operation leadership experience in distribution center facilities, along with 5+ years managing varied organizational development projects is necessary. A LEAN yellow belt certification is also required.

What kind of experience is preferred for this role?

The preferred experience includes 7-10 years in operation leadership, 5+ years managing varied organizational development projects, and an understanding of LEAN methodologies in a distribution/warehouse environment.

Is travel required for the Director - Operations position?

Yes, the position requires travel of 25% to 50%.

What kind of skills are important for the Director - Operations role?

Important skills include strong interpersonal and communication abilities, decision-making, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as strategic thinking and the ability to execute a LEAN mentality.

Is experience with data analytics relevant for this position?

Yes, a working knowledge of data analytics and performance and operation metrics is important for the Director - Operations role.

Are there opportunities for career development in this position?

Yes, the role involves providing guidance on hiring, developing talent, and managing staff, indicating opportunities for career development within the organization.

What are the benefits provided by Wesco?

Wesco provides a variety of benefits to employees, including comprehensive benefits plans and potential participation in incentive plans for eligible positions. More information about benefits can be found in their resources.

Does Wesco have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across its workforce by embracing unique perspectives and individuality among its employees.

Will this position require compliance with specific controls?

Yes, the Director - Operations will need to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, internal audit controls, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and business management quality system planning.

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Wesco

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With millions of products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company.

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