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Director of Operations

Job in Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey, 08818, USA
Listing for: GEODIS
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Management, General Management, Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Operations Management, Supply Chain & Logistics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Pay or shift range: $110,000 USD to $130,000 USD
    The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description

Director of Operations
- Final Mile

The Operations Director is responsible for directing the warehouse, distribution, inventory management and related operations for assigned facilities and is responsible for a safe, profitable operation.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

At GEODIS
, we don’t just move goods through the supply chain, we are passionate about helping you move your career to the next level. As a company, our emphasis on excellence has made us a global supply chain leader, committed to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. We could not do this without our people, our GEODIANS
, and a culture of transparency, inclusion, trust, and respect.

No matter what position you’re in or where you’re located across our 160+ locations in the United States, you’ll find yourself contributing to the success of some of the biggest brands in the world, all while you #Keep Rising in your career.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The points below highlight the Operations Director duties:

  • Lead daily operations for local and regional big and bulky home delivery networks.

Optimize daily delivery routes for heavy items like appliances and furniture.

Build and manage the annual operational budget, P&L, and labor costs.

  • Track key metrics like On-Time Delivery (OTD), cost-per-stop, and revenue per truck.
  • Hire, train, and manage warehouse staff and logistics coordinators
  • Communicates best practices nation wide
  • Initiates process improvement teams
  • Confers with customers and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services in the area
  • Develops plans for efficient use of materials, equipment, and employee resources
  • Reviews costs and makes changes/recommendations to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division

What projects will you work on in this role?

You get to travel as needed: to possible include 75% in 1 90 days and 15-25% after 1 90 days. You will promote and ensure a clean and safe work environment but for food accounts, incumbent is responsible to report food safety problems to senior management to initiate action.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university
  • Minimum 7 to 10 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience and/or knowledge of storage and shipment of food grade items preferred
  • Experience with both inbound and outbound international shipments preferred
  • Knowledge of labor management systems

BENEFITS:

We are committed to developing and retaining the best talent in the business and provide benefits that support the success of our GEODIANS.

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
  • 401k
  • Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Free financial wellness programs
  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
  • Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
  • + more!

#Keep Rising

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[1]The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

[2] Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”.

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