Director of Operations

$90,000.00 – $ Annually

The Director of Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for Mid-South Food Bank’s warehousing, transportation, inventory, and facilities functions. This position leads logistics managers responsible for daily operations, collaborates with the Chief Operations Officer to develop and implement operational strategy, ensures compliance with applicable regulations and food safety standards, and represents the organization as a senior leader to donors, partners, board members, and the community.

The Director of Operations is responsible for driving efficiency, employee engagement, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all logistics operations.

• Create and maintain a diverse, inclusive culture where employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to perform at their highest level.
• Attract, develop, retain, and engage high-performing talent from diverse backgrounds.
• Build trust and encourage collaboration among employees, contractors, volunteers, and leadership teams.

• Collaborate with the COO to develop and implement the organization’s logistics and operations strategy.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics and balanced scorecards to evaluate operational effectiveness.
• Build relationships with peer organizations and industry partners to share best practices and drive innovation in logistics operations.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, transportation, warehousing, and food safety regulations.
• Ensure risk management initiatives are in place for facilities, transportation, warehouse safety, food safety, and operational continuity.
• Develop and maintain programs and procedures that document compliance requirements.
• Promote and maintain a culture of workplace safety for employees, volunteers, contractors, and visitors.

• Establish and maintain inventory, fleet management, food safety, and financial control systems.
• Oversee the efficient receiving, storage, handling, allocation, shipping, and delivery of food and related products.
• Ensure facilities, vehicles, and equipment are properly maintained and operating safely and effectively.

• Develop and implement an effective logistics organizational structure.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to support operational objectives.
• Establish performance standards, recognize high performers, and address performance concerns appropriately.

• Demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and professional integrity.
• Lead by example while fostering accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards and ensure decisions align with the organization’s mission, values, and stakeholder interests.

• Creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Accomplishing organizational objectives within staffing and budget limitations.
• Driving collaboration across employees, volunteers, contractors, and leadership teams.
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives while managing organizational change.

• Attracting and retaining talented logistics and operations professionals in a competitive labor market.

• Leadership and team development.
• Conflict management and collaboration.
• Customer focus and relationship building.
• Organizational planning and resource management.
• Process improvement and operational excellence.
• Performance management and accountability.
• Results orientation and strategic thinking.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.