Director, Operations

Job Description Summary Time Type: Full time Remote Type: Job Family Group: Market Operations The Director, Operations is responsible for leading all warehousing and distribution operations at the Santa Fe Springs location. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to the department, fostering a high-performance, collaborative team environment. The Director oversees planning, coordination, execution, and performance management of logistics operations, ensuring the efficient flow of goods and alignment with organizational objectives. Through effective leadership, resource management, and continuous improvement initiatives, this position drives operational excellence and achieves business goals related to the company's logistics and distribution requirements. Job Responsibilities Develop strategic plan by studying technological and financial opportunities, presenting assumptions, and recommending objectives. Direct process and continuous improvement efforts in the areas of quality, customer service, safety, productivity, and cost reduction. Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, initiating corrective actions, controlling costs, and maximizing the use of assets. Provide oversight for all operations related activities, including receiving, conveying/sortation, loading, delivery, facility, fleet maintenance, sanitation, inventory control and returns management. Direct facility and system maintenance activities – inspection, repair, capital improvements, new layout designs, etc. Oversees the company security program by developing and maintaining appropriate programs in conjunction with operation staff. Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience Minimum of 7 years of experience in Warehousing or Distribution, with at least 5 years of management experience. Advanced PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines Analytic and Reporting skills Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment Preferred Qualifications Strong business acumen and organizational skills Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems Working knowledge of Distribution routing software, preferably Roadnet Experience managing a union environment Experience with conveyor/sortation equipment Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate, and operate a computer and telephone Competencies People management responsibility for pay reviews, performance management, training, and resource planning. Requires conceptual thinking to understand complex issues and their implications, where sufficient information may not be available. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description. Salary and Benefits Salary range: $120,000 - $160,000 Corporate Bonus: 25% Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. - Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Company Culture We’re driven to be the industry leader in every way, including how we treat our associates. Which is why we’ve built a people-centric, relationship-driven culture designed to maximize career advancement, a sense of belonging, and wellness. Focused on enhancing every aspect and phase of your career, the Breakthru experience includes our commitment to your growth, belonging, and wellness. Breakthru Beverage is a family-owned and operated company with operations across the U.S. and Canada, and more than $8 billion in annual sales driven by a team of 10,000 associates. We deliver world-renowned brands to the doorsteps of North America’s retail, bar and restaurant businesses. #J-18808-Ljbffr