Director of Operations
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- Start-up furniture manufacturer recently opened an operation in the Chicago suburbs and is searching for a Director of Operations to oversee operations, distribution, and the sales departments.
- This facility assembles and distributes furniture and related products to retailers throughout the Midwest.
- Must have experience working in a furniture, cabinets, or very similar distribution / manufacturing environments.
- Local candidates only. Benefits :
- 401K match
- 401K match
- Work-life balance
- Unlimited growth potential
- Opportunity to work for a start-up and be involved with growing the sales, organizing, setting up, and running the warehouse.
- Salary range is based on experience and education and ranges from 100K 120K.
Responsibilities :
- This position will manage 2 direct reports (Sales Manager & Warehouse Manager) with 20+ indirect reports.
- Build a high-performance sales team that will focus on selling to wholesalers throughout the Midwest.
- New business development, seeking out new business and looking at creative ways to expand the market.
- Oversee the operations team and look for ways to improve processes.
- Ensure productivity, facility safety, sales, and distribution activities while working in conjunction with the owners.
- Establish a culture of engagement by hands-on coaching, directing, and leading employees.
Requirements :
- BS / BA / AAS degree is preferred, ideally in Operations Management, Business Management or similar.
- 4+ years of leadership experience overseeing an operations and / or sales department.
- Must have experience working in a furniture, cabinets, or very similar environment.
- Able to train, develop and manage a team of employees.
- Experience using ERP, WMS, TMS, and / or MS Office systems; any implementation experience is preferred.
- Great at problem-solving, multi-tasking, and creating a positive culture with teamwork and development.
- Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment on an off shift.
- Bi-lingual in English / Chinese Mandarin is preferred.
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