Director of Operations

Director of Operations

• Start-up furniture manufacturer recently opened an operation in the Chicago suburbs and is searching for a Director of Operations to oversee operations, distribution and the sales departments
• This facility assembles and distributes furniture and related products to retailers throughout the Midwest
• Must have experience working in a furniture, cabinets, or very similar distribution / manufacturing environments.
• Local candidates only

Benefits:

• 401K match
• Work-life balance
• Unlimited growth potential
• Opportunity to work for a start-up and be involved with growing the sales, organize, setup and run the warehouse
• Salary range is based on experience and education and ranges from 100K – 120K

Responsibilities:

• This position will manage 2 direct reports (Sales Manager & Warehouse Manager) with 20+ indirect reports
• Build a high-performance sales team that will focus on selling to wholesalers throughout the Midwest
• New business development, seek out new business and look at creative ways to expand the market
• Oversee the operations team and look for ways to improve processes
• Ensure productivity, facility safety, sales and distribution activities while working in conjunction with the owners
• Establish a culture of engagement by hands-on coaching, directing and leading employees

Requirements:

• BS/BA/AAS degree is preferred, ideally in Operations Management, Business Management or similar
• 4+ years of leadership experience overseeing an operations and or sales department
• Must have experience working in a furniture, cabinets, or very similar environment
• Able to train, develop and manage a team of employees
• Experience using ERP, WMS, TMS and or MS office systems; any implementation experience is preferred
• Great at problem-solving, multi-tasking and creative a positive culture with teamwork and development
• Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment on an off shift
• Bi- English / Chinese Mandarin is preferred