Milford, CT
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President
FPC of Allentown
Job Title: Associate Vice President/Senior Director of Distribution Operations
Location: Milford, CT
Responsibilities and Outcomes:
Daily Operations Leadership: Take charge of daily operations, overseeing workflow scheduling, productivity and quality monitoring, process troubleshooting, and all activities necessary to ensure on-time deliveries and exceptional customer service.
Safety and Compliance: Establish and uphold a safe and compliant work environment, with a primary focus on minimizing OSHA recordable incidents and lost time occurrences.
Team Leadership: Foster a high-performing distribution center team through strong leadership and management practices. This encompasses effective training, safety protocols, communication strategies, and performance management to ensure superior Distribution Center morale and the effective management of all team member programs.
Performance Improvement: Identify, implement, and advocate for warehouse performance and cost-improvement initiatives, driving operational excellence.
Strategic Initiatives: Develop forward-thinking distribution initiatives aimed at enhancing supply chain effectiveness. Implement and oversee project work through the utilization of warehouse systems, with a relentless focus on continuous productivity improvement.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Cultivate constructive working relationships with other site leaders and business leaders across [Your Company Name] to identify process gaps and ensure alignment of distribution operations with the rest of the company.
Qualifications and Skills:
Experience: Possess 10+ years of experience in distribution center management with a demonstrable track record of achieving growth and profitability targets, including cost reduction, increased operational efficiency, productivity enhancement, and quality improvement.
Team Leadership: Showcase strong personal leadership skills, demonstrating the ability to build and retain high-performing teams of leaders and front-line staff.
Supply Chain Knowledge: Possess in-depth knowledge and extensive experience with key supply chain and logistics processes, automation and integrations, best practices, and process improvement methodologies.
Analytical Skills: Exhibit strong analytical, financial, and P&L skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate data into operational and financial outcomes.
If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for driving operational excellence and are prepared to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for the position of Director of Distribution Operations at [Your Company Name].
Join us in our commitment to delivering top-notch customer service and optimizing our distribution operations. Become a part of a team that highly values leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to bfreer@fpcallentown.com. Please include "AVP/Sr. Director of Distribution Operations Application" in the subject line.
FPC Allentown is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.