Suddath Van Lines Inc

Sr Director of Operations

Suddath Van Lines Inc$125K — $150K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years in logistics/supply chain management, with 5 years in senior leadership (Director+ equivalency).
  • Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or Green Belt) strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record in large-scale operations management and delivering financial results.
  • Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Review and implement strategic action plans to achieve business objectives.
  • Implement organizational procedures for operational efficiency.
  • Monitor operational activities across finance, customer service, and sales for effectiveness.
  • Direct promotion of services to develop and increase market share.
  • Monitor performance metrics and develop improvement plans for operational goals.
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts in quality goals.
  • Ensure compliance with governmental regulations for facilities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to mentor and develop management teams.
  • Focus on safety as the top priority for all personnel.
  • Involvement in strategic business planning with a customer-centric approach.
Full Job Description

General position summary:

Responsible for all aspects of the operations within a specific market or operational footprint to obtain efficiency and maximize profits.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Reviews and ensures implementation of meaningful action plans that accomplish strategic and business objectives
  • Implements organization procedures and goals for operational efficiency
  • Reviews operational activities such as operations, finance, customer service, planning, and sales to ensure effective operational efficiency and financial objectives
  • Directs and coordinates promotion of services performed to develop new markets, increase share of market, and obtain competitive position in industry.
  • Monitors performance margins and activities. Develops and implements specific plans to improve metrics compatible with operation goals
  • Monitors quality goals and drives continuous improvement plans
  • Reviews annual budget for multiple Operations and ensures management to monthly budget
  • Identifies solutions, establishes metrics, processes, and procedures, while training managers, and establishing a rapport with clients.
  • Develops, implements, and executes a business strategy, which focuses on customers, growth, flawless execution, and profits within operations.
  • Establishes that safety is the number one priority for all personnel, above all other goals and objectives
  • Mentors management teams to have the right people, in the right jobs and focus attention on achieving the corporate vision and goals of the company.
  • Ensures facility compliance with governmental or other regulatory laws and guidelines including but not limited to OSHA, EPA and DOT.
  • Reviews and reports on key performance measurements and ensures process improvement strategies are identified and incorporated
  • Develops business continuity plan as appropriate.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10years of progressive experience in logistics or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Director+ equivalency) overseeing high velocity operations.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or Green Belt) strongly preferred, with demonstrated experience applying methodologies to drive measurable improvements.
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale operations, delivering financial results, and leading cross-functional teams in a complex logistics environment.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Activity Level:

  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

About Suddath Van Lines Inc

The Suddath Companies is a moving, relocation and logistics company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. It was founded in 1919 by Carl Suddath. The company provides moving, transportation, storage and logistics services for households and businesses. Suddath has over 30 locations in the United States and operates in more than 150 countries worldwide. The company has been recognized for its sustainability efforts and has won several awards for its commitment to reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about Suddath Van Lines Inc
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
5 Year Trend
-2%
Revenue
$600 million

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