Director Warehouse Operations
ALDI USAReady to lead an award-winning team? As a Director of Warehouse Operations, you are responsible for driving and implementing the key initiatives that keep our customers happy and ensure our business model evolves with the needs of the company. Immerse yourself in a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement with our growing and thriving organization. Position Type: Full-Time Starting Salary: $233,000 Salary Increases: Year 2 - $250,000 | Year 3 - $273,500 | Year 4 - $305,500 Work Location: Petersburg, VA This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 1 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 1 days per week; work in-office at least 4 days per week). Duties And Responsibilities Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Oversees product receiving, storage and shipping to ensure proper quality and quantity that meets established guidelines. Ensures proper delivery schedule and service are provided to stores. Ensures proper receiving and shipping schedules to optimize inbound freight. Develops and oversees the implementation of policies and procedures to minimize inventory loss. Works closely with National Services teams to ensure proper inventory levels. Oversees and manages warehouse operations to assure excellence in maintenance, safety and sanitation. Oversees and directs the maintenance of building, grounds and trailers. Administers and oversees the ALDI ergonomics program. Ensures employee adherence to established safety guidelines. Ensures warehouse complies with federal, state and local regulations. Monitors and oversees operational conditions, equipment and job responsibilities to maintain a safe environment for all employees. Ensures compliance with established operating policies and procedures within the division; makes recommendations to Vice President Division and National Warehouse Operations Committee regarding changes to improve operating policies and procedures. Oversees the services provided by in-house carriers and resolves service issues. Provides feedback to carrier management in order to ensure desired service. Analyzes financial and operational performance to maximize savings on store deliveries and inbound freight. Provides divisional feedback and suggestions for carrier contract negotiations and perfor¬mance supervision. Monitors industry best practices to ensure carriers provide cost-effective and efficient service. Cooperates and interacts effectively through ongoing communication and exchange of information. Cooperatively works with divisional and national departments and communicates relevant information allowing them to fulfill their duties. Prepares and provides input to National Committees to allow for proper decision-making. Monitors and manages controllable expenses. Oversees the achievement of both warehouse productivity and inventory results; assures results achieved are within divisional budget. Approves warehouse expenditures within established guidelines. Develops and implements operational plans to achieve goals and budgets. Conducts annual performance evaluations of Warehouse Operations Managers. Plans and conducts regularly scheduled Warehouse Operations Manager meetings. Negotiates and manages divisional warehouse property, equipment and repair/maintenance contracts. Assesses and establishes appropriate staffing levels; manages the recruitment, selection, training, development and performance of personnel to retain a motivated and professional workforce. Understands the overarching company strategy while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization to create a proper work environment and sense of teamwork among personnel. Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to assure desired results. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Job-specific Competencies: Consistently demonstrates the ALDI Acts Competencies as outlined for the rol…