Head of operations

Location: Visalia, CA

Starting Salary: $120,000 / year

Randstad Visalia is seeking a strategic Head of Operations to lead safe, efficient, and profitable warehouse, logistics, inventory, facilities, and customer service operations across U.S. sites. you will build high-performing teams, drive continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma/5S), manage operational budgets, and oversee major projects, expansions, and M&A integrations as business grows nationwide.

This role requires a minimum of 3-5 years of progressive leadership in operations, distribution, or manufacturing, along with multi-site experience, strong business acumen, and proficiency with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred). A bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain, business, or equivalent experience is required, along with willingness to travel between facilities and customer sites.

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salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Operational Strategy & Execution:

Inventory & Logistics Management:

Customer Service & Inside Sales Support

Continuous Improvement & KPIs:

Team Leadership & Culture

Financial & Resource Management

Safety & Facility Compliance

Special Projects & Growth

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, supply chain, warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environments. Proven track record leading multi-site operational teams and managers.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Core Competencies: strong financial and business acumen, analytical problem-solving skills, and expertise in inventory control and logistics.
• Continuous Improvement: Practical knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or 5S methodologies.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP, inventory, and reporting systems.

The essential functions of this role include:

• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Documentation of Operations
• Operations (3 years of experience is required)
• Business operations
• ERP (1 year of experience is preferred)
• Business Central (2 years of experience is preferred)
• ISO9001 (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Oracle (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Logistics (5 years of experience is preferred)
• Purchasing/Procurement (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Management (3 years of experience is required)
• Operations - Wholesale

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


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