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Director of Operations-Specialty Division

Stockton, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $78,300.00 - $140,500.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
Performance bonus

Job Description

This position is offered by a leading company specializing in supply chain and logistics operations. The company is recognized for its commitment to excellence in multi-site distribution environments, particularly in building-materials and other industrial sectors. Known for leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven strategies, the organization has a reputation for driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency across its warehouse, transportation, and inventory management functions. With a strong commitment to fostering talent and developing future leaders, this employer presents an engaging workplace culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and customer-centric values.

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Job Requirements

  • ability to travel up to 25% to company and partner locations
  • typical warehouse and office environment
  • must be able to walk the floor, operate a computer, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, organizational leadership or related field
  • MBA, MSOL, MAOL or relevant master's preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt and/or APICS/CSCMP certification strongly preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive operations and logistics leadership in multi-site distribution environments, building-materials industry a plus
  • proven track record of delivering improvements in cost, service/customer satisfaction, and safety while leading large teams through change
  • expertise with ERP/WMS platforms and BI tools
  • advanced financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis
  • exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • bilingual Spanish and English a plus

Job Duties

  • Translate corporate strategy into annual and quarterly operational OKRs and cascade goals through all specialty facilities
  • own P&L for warehousing, transportation, and inventory
  • execute the plan by optimizing cost structures and driving sustained profit growth
  • deploy continuous improvement methodology and digital tools to drive gains in OTIF delivery, inventory accuracy, quality and labor productivity
  • oversee facility layout, automation, and material-handling projects that increase capacity and reduce waste
  • lead Voice-of-Customer initiatives
  • measure customer satisfaction, OTIF, claim rates, and drive action plans to lift service levels
  • partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Purchasing/Sourcing to anticipate customer needs, resolve escalations rapidly, and convert feedback into operational improvements
  • create a culture where every employee understands their impact on the customer and feels empowered to act on behalf of the client
  • lead cross-functional initiatives such as WMS upgrades and system changes from ideation through sustainment
  • influence senior stakeholders with compelling business cases and change-readiness roadmaps
  • recruit, coach, and retain a diverse team of managers and frontline associates
  • build a successor bench for critical roles
  • facilitate regular development conversations and targeted learning journeys
  • recognize high performance
  • act decisively on safety incidents, service failures, or compliance gaps
  • conduct root-cause analysis and implement countermeasures
  • mediate conflicts and address under-performance promptly using data and empathy
  • champion a zero-incident culture and ensure OSHA, DOT, and hazmat compliance through audits and proactive training
  • maintain robust inventory controls to minimize shrink, damage, and obsolescence
  • serve as the primary operations voice in Sales & Ops Planning, customer business reviews, and supplier negotiations
  • communicate performance, risks, and wins transparently to executives, peers, customers, and team members

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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