Director of 3PL Distribution Operations

Experience : Lead by example and model the Company’s expected standards of behavior. Champion the Company’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities to all employees and stakeholders. Build and sustain a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, teamwork, and shared success. Partner with Human Resources to promote robust employee relations. Partner with Quality Control to promote and sustain a strong culture of safety across all operations. Build organizational capability through leadership development, succession planning, and talent management. Promote collaboration and best practice sharing across facilities. Provide strategic oversight for all warehouse operations across multiple facilities. Ensure operational consistency and execution of best practices related to all warehousing operations, including value-added services. Establish operational priorities and monitor facility performance through monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs). Develop and oversee strategies to reduce variances to target when necessary. Ensure consistent execution of Company operating procedures and policies across all facilities. Identify operational improvement opportunities and lead initiatives that drive productivity, safety, customer service, and financial performance. Partner with the Corporate Engineering team to optimize warehouse design, automation initiatives, labor utilization, and space efficiency. Partner with the Business Development team to develop pricing and operational models for sales presentations. Ensure all client commitments are fulfilled and that best-in-class practices are followed for safety, material handling, and inventory management. Lead all Company safety initiatives and maintain an uncompromising culture of safety. Ensure full compliance with OSHA, FDA, and company safety requirements. Partner with Quality Assurance department colleagues to oversee all safety and food safety programs in order to mitigate risks and ensure ongoing compliance. Financial & Business Management Partner with General Managers and Finance department colleagues to develop annual operating budgets, forecasts, financial reports, and capital expenditure plans. On an ongoing basis, monitor labor, productivity, revenue, and operating expenses across all assigned facilities to ensure alignment to budget. Work with General Managers to develop corrective action plans as may be necessary. Analyze overall financial and operational trends and implement strategies to improve margins and maximize return on investment. Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key customers. Partner with the Business Development team to support new business initiatives, customer onboarding, contract renewals, and marketing efforts. Participate in customer business reviews and ensure timely resolution of operational Issues. Develop a strong understanding of the communities in which the Company operates and represent the Company effectively with vendors, government agencies, community leaders, and potential employees. Provide leadership, coaching, and development to General Managers, ensuring continuous skill growth. Hold General Managers accountable for their respective team’s development and performance. Conduct regular performance reviews and establish measurable development plans. Ensure leadership succession planning across all assigned facilities. Promote employee engagement, retention, and leadership development initiatives. Partner with Human Resources on organizational planning efforts and workforce strategy. This position directly oversees a team of General Managers with their respective subordinate staff and functions across several facilities. Location : Wharton, NJ 07885 Compensation Details : This position offers a competitive base salary. #J-18808-Ljbffr CS Recruiting