Regional Director Operations
Location: Saint Rose, Louisiana
Description: Owens & Minor is at present recruited Regional Director Operations right now, this job will be settled in Louisiana. For detail informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Provides strategic and tactical direction to the day-to-day operations of a defined geographical region in order to achieve business goals while working to streamline processes and maxi! mize operational efficiencies.
Directs the warehousing, transportation, distribution and logistics functions consistently across the Distribution Centers in their region while attaining targeted client satisfaction
levels.
Develops operational goals and objectives and associated programs, policies and procedures to drive the efficient and profitable operation of the DCs in their Region.
Partners with AVPs of Provider Services and Manufacturer Services sales team on sales, implementations and client management efforts across the Region.
Responsible for hiring, assessing, developing, coaching and mentoring General Managers.
Detailed Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1.
Develops and executes operational plans across their Region to support the distribution and transfer of products and services to clients to achieve the strategic goals of the business.
2.
Directs the warehous! ing, transportation, distribution and logistics functions for ! the Region to effect the most efficient management of company assets, while attaining targeted client satisfaction levels and ensuring company practices and standards are maintained.
3.
Works with field leadership and Corporate Operations to establish annual key performance indicators and client satisfaction measures and manages DCs in their region to the successful achievement of those metrics providing regular updates and reporting to VP Distribution Network.
4.
Identifies opportunities to refine operations methods, processes and engineered standards for current business needs and future strategic objectives and partners with VP Distribution Network and Corporate Operations to develop initiatives for change.
Ensures successful execution of new programs consistently across the Region with support of site leadership.
5.
Develops budgets for their region and manages within budgeted parameters. Accountable for the! P&L across the region and recommends ways of maximizing resources and creating value for clients and Owens & Minor.
6.
Partners with AVPs of Provider Services and Manufacturer Services sales team on sales and client management efforts across the Region participating actively in sales calls presentations, developing relationships and providing client management and support for implementations.
7.
Interfaces with area sales team, manufacturer representatives and clients to resolve issues relating to product quality, availability and delivery schedules. Operates as client interface for problem resolution and for new service offerings working to strengthen the client experience across the Region.
8.
Ensures the Front Office functions of administration, customer service, inventory management, and local finance functions are managed to effect the most efficient management of company assets, while attaining targeted service le! vels.
9.
Responsible for hiring, training, assessing ! and developing succession planning for General Managers.
Provides direct coaching, development and mentoring to GMs.
Supports design and development of Operations leadership curriculum for OMU and facilitates classes at local sites and at OMU.
10.
Responsible for ensuring consistent practices in teammate recruiting, supervision, coaching, development, and termination practices.
Partners with Human Resources and OMU to ensure office and warehouse teammates are trained in new systems and procedures including new hire and refresher training.
11.
Establishes and promotes the maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions and recommends measures to reduce or eliminate industrial accidents and health hazards. Coordinates Loss Prevention Programs as directed by Corporate to include inspections, accident investigation and record keeping. Ensures all regulatory requirements are met regarding scheduled drugs, hazardou! s material, dating merchandise, storage requirements and reporting agencies to include DOT, DOL, DEA, FDA and others.
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION & FORMAL TRAINING:
Four year undergraduate degree required.
Master's Degree preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
At least ten years of experience in leading and directing in the supply chain or warehouse operations industry.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
A.
Extensive industry knowledge as well as O&M-specific operations knowledge and expertise required
B.
Very strong financial management skills including prior P&L responsibilities
C.
Very strong leadership and people management skills with an ability to lead, coach and mentor all levels of teammates
D.
Proven team building skills, both within and external to own team, with the ability to motivate and direct the work of other! s
E.
Very strong customer relationship skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to influence senior level management
G.
Excellent planning and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to direct large complex initiatives across a broad network and ensure completion
H.
Proven ability to analyze and conclude; ability to apply Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies
I.
Flexible and responsive to change with the ability to lead others in a changing environment
Additional Details
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND WORK AIDS:
General office equipment to include PC.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
Inside working conditions.
Travel of at least 50% expected.
No environmental hazards indicated for this classification.
STRENGTH REQUIREMENT:
Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force freque! ntly, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
TYPE OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Acuity, near
Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
Depth Perception â€' Threeâ€'dimensional vision.
Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
This factor is important when depth perception is required for successful job performance and/or for reasons of safety to oneself and others.
Field of Vision
Observing an area that can be seen up and
in a given point.
This factor is important when job performanc! e requires seeing a large area while keeping the eyes fixed.
A! ccommodation
Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
This item is especially important when doing nearâ€'point work at varying distances from eye.
Climbing
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Body agility is emphasized.
This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
Stooping
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Kneeling
Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching
Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Reaching
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.
Fingering
Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily (rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling).
Talking
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Talking is important for those activities in which workers must impart oral information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing
Perceiving the nature of sounds.
Hearing is important for those activities which require ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on running engines.
How To Apply
Amount of Travel
50%
Work! At Home
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