Banking Operations Director jobs in Akron, OH

Foundations Worldwide, Inc is a rapidly growing, Ohio-based, children’s product company. Encompassing four core brands, our growth strategy is centered around product innovation and the expansion of our online presence. We are committed to providing childcare products that exceed our customers’ expectations in innovation, quality, design, and delivery.  We are seeking a Director of Operations to join our team.  Reporting to the Sr. VP of Operations, this position is a critical role in the continued success of our organization.

 The Director of Operations will collaborate with the executive team to devise and implement comprehensive strategies aimed at enhancing productivity and achieving sustained success in operations, distribution, customer/consumer service, and logistics practices.  We are looking for someone who has demonstrated experience managing an operational environment, which includes working with distribution centers, warehouses, customer service and/or 3PLs.

 The following describes some of the core activities you will be expected to perform:

• Formulate performance objectives and enduring operational strategies for all facets of operations and logistics, encompassing both domestic and international operations as well as company-owned and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).

• Enhance efficiency and productivity by conducting thorough process analysis and fostering collaboration across departments.

• Establish strategic objectives to enhance operational efficiency and boost productivity.
• Collaborate with project managers to formulate financial and budgetary plans.
• Evaluate current operational processes and performance, suggesting improvements as needed.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activities and strategic objectives.
• Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for day-to-day operations, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
• Develop strategies for enterprise-wide program growth, implementing process improvements to optimize output and minimize costs.
• Oversee distribution, consumer and customer service, and logistics to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Negotiate inbound and outbound transportation agreements (parcel, LTL, TL, rail, air, and sea) and manage relationships with existing suppliers while fostering new ones.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by Sr. VP of Operations.

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or equivalent is required.
• 5 years of experience in a high-level multifaceted operational role.
• Proven ability to plan and manage operational processes and budgets for maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Ability to streamline and implement new structures and roles that create speed, efficiency, and support rapidly shifting business demands.
• Superior negotiation skills in both internal and external settings.
• Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics using business management software (e.g., ERP, CRM, WMS systems).
• Ability to recruit, select/identify, train, and supervise at all levels.
• Perform well within a deadline-driven, results-oriented environment.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and a demonstrated problem solver.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong follow-through and teamwork skills
• Ability to travel to DCs as needed both nationally and internationally.
• Prior experience managing a 3PL that distributes for Amazon, would be highly beneficial, but not required.
• Ideally will have prior working experience in a CPG or manufacturing environment.

If you are looking to join a growing organization, with tremendous opportunity, where your hard work significantly impacts everyone’s success, then Foundations Worldwide is the place for you. While we believe in work/life balance, we feel in-person collaboration is essential. This is an ONSITE position.  You will have an office located at both our corporate office in Richfield, OH, as well as our distribution center in Medina, OH.

We offer personal flexibility with a competitive salary, bonus opportunity, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance) HSA, generous PTO, product discounts, and 401k options. Foundations Worldwide, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable employment laws.