Director of Operations

Ref: 596929

Sylvania, GA, USA

$175,000

• Permanent
• Senior Logistics Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Strategic Financial Management

About the candidate

An accomplished Director of Operations based in Georgia, USA specializing in the logistics and transportation sector. Having fulfilled various high-level roles, this professional has an extensive background managing large sites, improving operational efficiencies, and significantly increasing financial performances. Their leadership has been instrumental in the successful startup of multiple sites, turnaround of underperforming locations, and they've consistently surpassed financial goals through strategically targeted operational improvements.

What makes them great?

• Leadership in challenging environments: Successfully turned around a South Chicago site within 30 days and led multiple site start-ups, demonstrating exceptional crisis management and leadership under pressure.
• Financial acumen: Oversaw operations that consistently exceeded revenue and profitability targets, demonstrating a keen ability to drive financial health through strategic initiatives.
• Quantifiable improvements: Achieved milestone savings and performance improvements, like saving $2.5 million annually through strategic shutdowns and improved a site's profitability by moving from -$30k to +$70k per month.

Areas of expertise

• Operational Management: Demonstrated success in managing multiple large-scale logistics operations, ensuring productivity and success.
• Financial Oversight: Proven track record of surpassing financial goals through strategic oversight and innovation.
• Project Implementation: Skilled in leading significant projects such as site startups and transformations within stringent timelines.