Brady Plus

We are in search of a Director of Operations for our Individual Foodservice Division. The Director of Operations will plan, organize, direct, manage, evaluate and be responsible for the operations and budget of warehouse facilities, including the identification of opportunities for operations and transportation improvements.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Leadership: Assess the performance of Operations Management team through our regular review process. Conduct regular assessments that focus on safety, leadership, expense management, and operational excellence to bolster the effectiveness of the Operations leaders.  Assist in the talent acquisition and development of new Operations Managers to increase their ability to perform current duties through both formal and informal training. Maintain a clean and organized facility that is always “tour ready” by upholding full compliance with state and local guidelines. Participate in union contract negotiations and settlements of grievances. 
• Data & Analytics:  Analyze operational metrics that include fleet utilization, throughput measurements, inventory accuracy, expense management, and labor costs to provide formal recommendations in the pursuit of “better.” Manage the outbound freight spending to include utilization rates, modes of shipment, and split shipment utilization to decrease the cost per shipment.
• Compliance: Conduct site inspections to validate the general condition of each facility to include warehouse cleanliness and racking integrity, current sprinkler certification and safety condition of equipment (electrical panel access, egress access, lighting, etc.), general condition of loading dock levelers and material handling equipment as well as the condition of fleet units.  Oversee and support higher levels of regulatory compliance relating to HAZMAT disposal, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, OSHA, and company policy and procedures.
• Safety: Oversee DC Safety and assist in creating  a safety conscious culture through the following; development and execution of all safety initiatives, create safety engagement meetings with key stakeholders to review fleet/industrial accidents and prevention measures, keep abreast of regulatory changes impacting (FMCSR, EPA, OSHA), act as the Program Manager for various safety programs to ensure compliance, record keeping and program effectiveness, and oversee HAZMAT disposal and reporting.
• Financial Management: Accountable for all warehouse and transportation expenses in the region to achieve budget. Work closely with Operations Management to ensure appropriate actions are taken to align expenses with sales growth or decline.
• Performance Management: Develop and maintain an operational KPI score card that is published to demonstrate both compliance and operational excellence for each major DC. Minimum expectation of driving 5% productivity improvement each year. Establish and publish Standard Operating Procedures to support both job knowledge and operational consistency.  
• Consultant: Act in a consultative capacity to ensure operational efficiencies are achieved while promoting compliance towards all operational procedures.  Provide innovative solutions that deliver both cost savings and value within your area of expertise to ensure operations are supporting the large goal of growth.
• Relationship Management:  Conduct physical site visits to establish and maintain a professional and impactful relationship with a host of internal customers to include Regional Vice Presidents, General Managers, Operations Managers, Warehouse Managers, local Human Resources, and line employees from all departments within Operations.
• Subject Matter Expert: Develop policies and procedures that impact all DC activity relating to a wide array of subjects to include safety, inventory accounting, warehouse operations, and fleet operations. Implement warehouse storage designs and racking systems that enable maximize facility throughput and usable storage space.  
• Special Projects: Provide program management as needed on a number of non-routine projects to include facility remodels, High Pile and rack permits, facility moves, software implementation relating to Operations, acquisitions and other special projects as needed.  Assist with DC requests for additional Operations Headcount.  Generate special reports as needed to support both Sales and Operations requests for data analysis.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have: 

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in daily DC operations. 
• Experience required with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for receiving, putaway, picking, cycle counts, etc. 
• 4-year degree preferred in Business Administration or related field of study.         
• Proficient in Microsoft suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Previous Management and Union experience required.
• A consummate professional in every sense of the word; formal education, appearance, language, performance, and conduct.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or another related field required.
• Analytical skills through both practical observations and data analysis.
• Experience with routing software is preferred. 
• Advanced Excel skills (Histograms, other charting, compiling data from multiple sources, pivot tables, V Lookups, H Lookups, etc.).
• Command presence and the ability to impact others through formal presentations via both the spoken and written word. Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Desire to create and inspire others through one-on-one and group interactions.
• The ability to articulate an opinion on a topic in the face of differing opinions.
• Previous multi-site management is a plus.
• Self-directing with an above average dose of self-confidence.
• Agile leader with a sense of urgency. 
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma is highly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range for this role is $200,000 to $220,000 per year This range represents what the company reasonably expects to pay an associate for this role based on current market data, internal equity, and other business factors. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations. In addition to base pay, BradyPLUS offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

About BradyPLUS:

BradyPLUS is a leading national distributor of solutions for JanSan, Foodservice and Industrial Packaging. We deliver the right SUPPLIES + SUPPORT to ensure businesses are more successful every day. We offer premium brands, expert advice, and exceptional customer experience. Our 6,000 associates across 180+ locations have a passion for delivering innovative solutions for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, we serve thousands of customers nationwide in end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, building services, food packaging & processing, and grocery.  We strive to be the best employer we can. We value people, we embrace change, and we reach higher. Join us and see what the BUZZ is about! To learn more visit us at www.BradyPLUS.com. 

BradyPLUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.