(ASKY) - Director of Operations

JOB SUMMARY
Directs operational activities for multiple operations units. Plans, develops and establishes the policies
and objectives for multiple distribution centers, as well as the affiliate's SHE (safety, health and
environment), facilities and kaizen groups in accordance with regional and global strategies, while also
adhering to all federal, state and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Directly and through management team, directs personnel activities by developing performance
expectations, assessing individual training needs, and planning for goal obtainment. Identifies and
develops future leadership candidates in the operations units.
• Develops short and long-term strategies and business plans for each assigned group to align with
company goals and objectives.
• Identifies, monitors and reports to top management on key performance indicators for each
assigned group.
• Maintains awareness of current trends and new technology in supply chain management, safety
awareness and reporting and facilities planning. Reports out to top management.
• Establishes and maintains strong and positive relationships with suppliers and customers to
identify, discuss and implement supply chain improvements.
• Supports achievement of profit objectives through prudent control of expenses, labor and capital
investments.
• Utilizes extensive data analysis to determine root cause and address major issues regarding
inefficient warehouse operations, safety incidents and/or environmental concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum
qualifications listed.
Education
Required/Preferred Education Level Education Details
Required Bachelor's degree business, supply chain or related
field
Work Experience
Required/Preferred Experience Experience Details
Required 15+ Years of Related Experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Strategic mindset
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of sales management theories, processes and terms
• Strong analytical skills to investigate, interpret and reconcile information from several distinct
sources in situations where conclusions or resolutions are discernible
• Strong customer service skills
• Negotiation skills to resolve difficult or complicated situations
• Ability to develop and maintain G&O’s
• Competent level of experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• People management
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard ADA Selection: Office Environment
• Visual requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision. Physical requirements
include standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, talking, hearing and repetitive
motions. The work environment for this position is typically indoors in a pleasant, well-lighted area
with comfortable temperatures and a controlled environment with no significant amounts of dust,
fumes or odors. Unavoidable accidents and health hazards are unlikely.

DISCLAIMER
This job description reflects DENSO North America assignment of essential functions; and nothing within
this job description restricts DENSO's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at
any time.

*Relocation available per Policy