Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring a Director, Operations to support our Distribution team in Chambersburg, PA.  As a Director, you will manage the daily operations of the DC;  developing, communicating and maintaining goals and objectives that ensure customer satisfaction. This role will provide strategic direction to DC Leadership and staff to assure timely and cost-efficient operations of the DC, as well as develop, execute and manage the DC budget and analyze financial reports.At Ingram, the Operations team serves a key role within the organization.  We ensure that our distribution centers and manufacturing facilities function at maximum efficiency.   Safety is a core value in our environment.  We emphasize this through training, education and accident prevention programs.  Process Improvement is another core value, and through innovations such as voice and Radio Frequency (RF) technologies, as well as feedback from our associates, we work toward constant improvement. The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people to the content they want in the simplest ways.  If you want to be part of a customer-centric team that strives for excellence, collaboration, innovation, we can’t wait to meet you!Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or year for year directly related experience7 years’ experience in a fast-paced high volume distribution center environment supervising at least 25 or more employees5 years of operational leadership within a distribution environment3 years’ experience with a Warehouse Management System6 months work experience which includes walking, standing, lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, gripping/grasping, bending, squatting/kneeling, twisting/turning, climbing, crawling, reaching above shoulders, typing/keyboardEssential Duties:Manage staff selection & development, ensuring all associates are fully trained/cross trained on systems and procedures and provide educational opportunities with departmental activities.Leverage leadership skills and data driven approaches in operations management, project management, change management, and business performance analysis to develop best-in-class processes.Lead and manage metric driven performance for the operations organization that constantly pushes for improved operations and financial performance.Oversee the management of day-day activities for DC.Communicate departmental goals and objectives to attain company goals.Ensure customer service levels exceed requirements by ensuring direct reports are exceeding IBC’s standards for “excellent follow through and service” to our clients.Maintain goals, objectives and job descriptions that keep the associate motivated and focused on attaining personal, departmental, and company goals.Review associate performance based on goals and objectives, measuring and reporting outcomes to management.Work with DC managers and supervisors to resolve departmental problems/issues.Plan, develop and launch processes/plans for DC strategies.Direct the development of the business plan to support long term DC strategies.Review competitive information in order to stay current with industry trends and developments.Visit and talk with other companies to bring in new ideas on Distribution operations.Inform leadership and general staff associates of goals, objectives, performance levels and strategic initiatives.Assure adequate knowledge of goals, objectives and performance levels through all levels of the organization.
