Director - Operations at Wesco International

As the Director – Operations, you will be responsible for the performance of all operational functions of a large, complex location, or multiple remote locations
You will provide strategic leadership to meet and optimize established levels of business performance objectives, service, productivity, and quality
You will partner with leaders across Supply Chain, Operations, and all business units to drive continuous improvement.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.Qualifications:High School Degree or equivalent required; Bachelors’ preferred7-10 years of operation leadership experience in distribution center facilities5+ year’s managing varied organizations development projects and programs3+ years' managing varied organizations development projects and programsLEAN yellow belt certificationAbility to execute a LEAN mentality in a distribution/warehouse environmentBusiness and management principles, including strategic planning and resource allocationStrategic thinking skills and ability to work with senior management and regional teamsAbility to identify external resources, develop, and manage relationships with vendors and other external and internal service providersStrong interpersonal and communication skillsStrong decision making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Working knowledge of data analytics and performance and operation metricsAbility to travel 25% - 50%Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law
US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. #LI-SGFull timePosting Date: 2024-10-17