Job Description:
Director of Operations
Wayne, NJ, USA
On-site
Full time, Permanent
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence and strategic growth? My client, one of the world's largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics, is seeking a Director of Operations to drive success across a vast geographic region. If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead a high-performing team, this opportunity is for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement regional strategies to align with enterprise goals, ensuring targets are met while addressing local needs.
- Financial Oversight: Plan, budget, and achieve regional financial targets. Drive cost control and margin improvement initiatives.
- Operational Excellence: Standardise practices, assess risks, and review key metrics to ensure top-tier performance across core services.
- Team Development: Foster a work environment that promotes passion, teamwork, and agility. Mentor emerging talent and create a culture of engagement and growth.
- Client Relationships: Build and sustain long-term client relationships. Partner with clients to troubleshoot issues and support sales initiatives.
- Start-Up Execution: Plan and execute start-up facilities for new business ventures, ensuring smooth operations from day one.
- Collaborative Environment: Work within a complex matrixed organisation, collaborating with HR, Sales, Finance, and other departments.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Logistics, or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in logistics operations management with at least 5 years in a regional leadership role.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office applications and industry WMS knowledge.
- Leadership Abilities: Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to motivate, inspire, and lead high-performing teams.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Innovative thinker with the ability to challenge existing processes and develop effective solutions.
- Client-Centric Focus: Experience in managing operations metrics and client relations within a client-centric environment.
- Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of budgeting, financial reviews, and cost variance analysis.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to occasionally handle/finger, sit, bend, and frequently walk or stand.
- Capable of lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling 21-50 pounds, and reaching above shoulder level, outward, squatting, or kneeling.
What's on Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- A dynamic and informal environment
- Access to a massive network of possibilities
- Be part of a genuinely fast-growing company
If you're ready to lead with passion, drive operational success, and make a tangible impact, apply today or send your CV to danielle.spencer@sourcedexperts.com
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