Who is Drive DeVilbiss…

Drive DeVilbiss has become a leading manufacturer of medical products with a strong and consistent track record of growth achieved both organically and through acquisitions. We are proud of our high-quality, diverse product portfolio, channel footprint and global operating scale. Our products are sold into the homecare, long-term care, retail, and e-commerce channels in more than 80 countries around the world.

“Leading the World with Innovative Healthcare Solutions that Enhance Lives”

Summary (Major Purpose of the Role):

As Director of Operations, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day Operations at a local Distribution Center including but not limited to shipping, receiving, inventory control. Oversees all distribution activities and ensures agreed service levels are met for customers. Responsible for ensuring infrastructure, processes and organization are continuously developed to support requirements. Continually optimizes DC to improve cost, productivity, service and talent. The Director will ensure that all orders are processed within the company set metrics and will report directly to the VP of North American Operations.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

• Management of the Quality Management System and ISO certification expectations
• Sets aggressive targets and monitors to ensure meeting and exceeding all targets
• Strive for continuous improvement following the Lean principles and engaging cross functionally such as Continuous Improvement, Inventory Control, HR, Supply Chain and Customer Service teams
• Ensure the compliance with national and company Health & Safety
• Identify, support, and manage projects to drive performance results
• Optimize the storage space and material flow using warehousing practicing - proper warehouse space utilization, slotting, and inventory management
• Ensure stock integrity in compliance with rules set by Inventory Control
• Develop and Implement Distribution Best Practices
• Fully understand and manage overall distribution spend and manage to budget
• Ensure continuous improvement process using Lean applications/tools
• Identify and develop detailed concepts for operational improvements
• Identify and advise pro-actively on strategic development needs (operation / infrastructure / automation)
• Have a customer focused approach to distribution quality and service
• Report on all associated metrics and ensure meeting exceeding in all areas
• Ensure and control quality and performance of suppliers, who contribute to the warehouse performance (suppliers of packaging material, temporary labor etc.)
• Manage communication with the customer service organization to ensure focusing on improving service and quality
• Ensure a highly engaged safety culture in place along with high standards in housekeeping
• Drive employee engagement consistent with company values
• Engage, manage and drive accountability to direct reporting staff
• Develop people through appropriate training, performance reviews and structured succession plans as appropriate

Competencies:

• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with various internal and external customers/ vendors
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to organize efficiently and effectively
• Ability to exercise logical and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to be on call for emergencies
• Proficient skills using MS Office Suite (MS Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficient project management skills
• Proficient decision making and problem-solving skills
• Proficient mediation skills
• Extensive knowledge in SAP or equivalent warehouse management systems

Reporting Relationships and Supervision:

• Operations Managers/Facility Managers will report directly into this job role, all other leaders and associates will report indirectly into this job role.

Education and Experience:

• Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent of 5 to 10 years related experience
• Extensive experience in warehouse management and/or distribution operations
• Experience in warehouse setup and design (product slotting, pick path optimization, engineering standards)
• Preferred: Master's Degree within Logistics/Engineering/Business Management
• Preferred Certification in Lean/Six Sigma
• Experience with customer and vendor engagement

Your Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Physical activity includes walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching above shoulders and lifting up to 50 lbs or engaging the two person lift if the lbs. are more than 50lbs.
  
• Performs activities in a warehouse environment. May be subject to changes in temperature and exposure to dust.

Why Apply to Drive DeVilbiss…

Competitive Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Plan and Canada has the retirement savings plan.

“Drive DeVilbiss is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Drive DeVilbiss strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and/or parental status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Drive DeVilbiss complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.”