Director - Operations; Mundelein, IL

Job Summary

Medline is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee our Mundelein, IL Distribution Center, driving operational excellence across fulfillment, inventory, workforce leadership, safety, and customer service. This role is responsible for building and developing strong teams, optimizing daily performance, managing capital and resources, and ensuring reliable service for our customers. The ideal leader brings a hands‑on, people‑first approach and a track record of improving productivity, quality, and operational results in a fast‑paced distribution environment.

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

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position: $ - $ Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

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 . 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.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.