Director of Operations

Looking for a rewarding career? Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the world’s top beverage brands and are committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. Johnson Brothers offers exciting opportunities in a variety of areas. Join our passionate team and help shape the future of the beverage industry!

Job Description:

We have been serving world-class wines, spirits, beer, and alternative better-for-you beverages throughout the islands with much aloha since 1988. We cover all the Hawaiian Islands with more than 150 team members through distribution facilities on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. These locations also serve our customers on the islands of Molokai and Lanai. Our state-of-the-art Hawaii headquarters in Kapolei was completed in 2008 and upgraded with full solar power in 2022, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to the Hawaii community.

This position is responsible for daily operations of the office, facility, warehouse, and delivery departments for the entire state to ensure all customer service, personnel, warehouse, and delivery functions of our branch business and third party logistics are handled in a professional and timely manner. This role is also responsible for ensuring the branch operation complies with corporate policies, governmental regulations, and safe operating practices.

A key focus of this role is on the logistical side of operations, where effective coordination and management are paramount to maintaining seamless supply chains, minimizing disruptions, and meeting customer expectations in a dynamic, multi-location environment.Pay/Benefits:
The expected pay range for this role is $120K - $140K per year. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity, union status (where applicable) and alignment with market data. Johnson Brothers offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) with an employer match, short term disability coverage, company-paid long term disability insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) plans and paid parental leave.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct and execute office, 3PL, facility, warehouse, and delivery policies, procedures and practices.

• Work in concert with branch leadership. Coordinate and communicate with other managers and corporate personnel to ensure smooth operation to meet business requirements.

• Responsible for inventory management and inventory control statewide.

• Responsible for standard operating procedures and safe operating practices.

• Responsible for the safety of all operations. Chairs the local safety committee.

• Hire, train, develop and manage staff; ensure branch is staffed to perform efficient operations.

• Oversee and comply with federal, state and local regulatory laws, including those related to delivery fleet, warehouse, facility, 3PL, and office operations.

• Oversee and comply with federal, state and local laws regarding excise taxes and licensing.

• Follow all laws/guidelines pertaining to the Hawaii Deposit Beverage Container Program.

• Maintain and safeguard all the company assets (e.g. building, personal property, accounts receivable).

• Ensure a safe, secure and clean environment is provided for employees.

• Responsible for inter-island transfers.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• Four-year degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

• Strong leadership experience with progressive operating responsibility, including leadership of a business office, warehouse operations, facility management, 3PL, and delivery fleet operations.

• Prefer 4+ years experience managing $5 - $10m budget, with verifiable experience improving efficiency and the cost of operation.

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate a team.

• Overall business acumen with 4+ years of applicable experience; must have knowledge and experience managing office, warehouse, 3PL, fleet, facilities and delivery functions.

• Logistical experience with inter-island transfers, direct import, and domestic shipments.

• Excellent professional communication skills.

• Strong Word and Excel experience required; AS400 and Workday software experience desired.

• Ability to manage competing demands and deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

• Ability to interact with all functional areas and organizational levels, often in stressful situations.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills.

• Strong negotiation, influencing and analytical skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment and hiring based on qualifications. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time