Regional Director of Operations - Imperial Dade

Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor, has a Regional Director of Operations role available! The Regional Director of Operations will provide day-to-day operational leadership, reinforce a culture of collaboration and teamwork while systematically advancing systems and processes to improve and streamline all supply chain operations-warehouse, transportation and logistics. 

Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130+ branches.

**All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address.*

You will:

• Participate in the development of annual operating plan and annual budget
• Identify and execute regional operational synergies including warehouse optimization and route consolidation.
• Execute established safety and security programs.
• Partner with Branch Managers, the Regional VP, and sales teams to exceed customer expectations. 
• Drive Efficiencies (Loading, Unloading, Cross Dock, RF, Slotting, Accuracy, Performance)
• Mentor, guide and develop team members in receiving and shipping tasks.
• Participate in service & productivity improvement initiatives to increase customer satisfaction & reduce operating expense.
• Conduct performance management activities including performance appraisals and design of training and career development plans.
• Review workforce staffing plans to ensure proper levels are allocated to meet business demands.
• Host local, state and federal inspections.
• Travel up to 25%.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred
• 10+ years in warehouse management in a leadership role 
• Demonstrated success developing and monitoring metrics and tools to support decision making.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications as well as experience with Warehouse Management and Routing Systems.

This position is open to applicants near: New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts

We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 7,500 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, a shared ownership program, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.

Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.