Wurth USA, Inc.

Director of Warehouse Operations

Wurth USA, Inc.$110K — $130K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or operations management; Master's preferred.
  • Over 10 years of senior management experience in operations or related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • In-depth understanding of business and finance practices.
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Excellent managerial and diplomacy capabilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and related software.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Establish metrics to evaluate efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Review and analyze existing business procedures.
  • Implement policies to enhance daily operation effectiveness.
  • Ensure safe and adequate work environments.
  • Oversee departmental goals in manufacturing, purchasing, and sales.
  • Direct and manage budget forecasting and cost control to meet financial goals.
  • Communicate changes in policies and procedures to staff effectively.
  • Enhance customer service through procedural improvements.
  • Coordinate efforts among operations, engineering, and customer service for cost-effective processes.
  • Project a positive company image to stakeholders.
  • Participate in hiring and training departmental managers.
  • Organize schedules of departmental managers and conduct performance evaluations.
  • Handle disciplinary actions and terminations per company policy.

Benefits

  • Maternity/Paternity leave after 1 year of service.
  • Tuition reimbursement available after 1 year of service.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan, with short-term and long-term disability options.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and an additional day earned for each year of service.
  • 10 paid holidays each year.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Warehouse Operations is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the organization. This role involves managing various departments, ensuring efficiency, implementing strategies to improve processes, and achieving organizational objectives. The Director of Warehouse Operations plays a crucial role in streamlining operations, maximizing productivity, and maintaining high-quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company's efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business procedures.
  • Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
  • Ensures work environments are adequate and safe.
  • Oversees manufacturing, purchasing, and sales departments, ensuring each is reaching goals set by departmental and company leadership.
  • Plans, directs, controls, implements, evaluates, monitors, and forecasts budgets and cost of sales in each division to achieve financial objectives.
  • Communicates and explains new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meets with entire operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
  • Improves customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.
  • Leads coordination and integration of efforts among operations, engineering, technology, and customer service divisions to produce smoother workflow and more cost-effective business processes.
  • Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
  • Participates in the hiring and training of departmental managers.
  • Organizes and oversees the work and schedules of departmental managers.
  • Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
  • Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
  • All other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
  • 10 years + experience in a senior management role, preferable in operation s or a related field.
  • Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in business and finance.
  • Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


The Würth Difference:

  • Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
  • Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
  • Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
  • Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis


Why Würth:

  • Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
  • Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
  • Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
  • Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
  • Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
  • 10 paid holidays


About Wurth USA, Inc.

Wurth USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Wurth Group, a German-based manufacturer and distributor of industrial products. Wurth USA was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut. The company's products include fasteners, chemicals, tools, and other industrial supplies. Wurth USA serves a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, and manufacturing. The company has over 400 sales representatives and operates 15 distribution centers throughout the United States.
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