Director of Operations

Posted:
3/24/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Mundelein, Illinois, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Job Summary

Oversee and manage the Distribution Center operations (typically assigned to small to medium sized facilities).

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure order fulfillment and production are completed. Plan, lead and measure all daily processes. 

  • Plan, lead and manage all human resource processes at the local facility. This includes staffing, performance management, compensation administration and training and development. 

  • Ensure efficient utilization and proper return. Manage all capital assigned to the distribution center. 

  • Ensure material is received and moved correctly. Oversee and monitor all aspects of inventory management. 

  • Support contract negotiations for new business. Provide timely responses to service failures and customer concerns. Visit key accounts.

  • Ensure safe practices are in place and followed. Monitor activities of the work team. Ensure housekeeping guidelines are followed. 

  • Oversee the maintenance of warehouse equipment and private truck fleet.

Requirements:

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree

Relevant Work Experience

  • At least 10 years experience in a distribution center environment. 

  • At least 5 years management experience, with experience in sourcing and selecting supervisors, support personnel and warehouse associates.

Additional

  • Willing to travel at least/up to 20% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

  • Able to work a full early and late shift plus weekends a minimum of once a month. 

  • Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds with the ability to stand or walk for prolong periods of time. 

  • Ability to work in hot and cold environments (32F – 95F).

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

Every day, we’re focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what’s right to delivering business results, together, we’re better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.