Director of Operations

Bluegrass Supply Chain is seeking a Director of Operations in Dalton, GA, to lead logistics and warehousing operations. The role involves optimizing warehouse performance, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 10+ years of logistics management experience. Responsibilities include strategic planning, team leadership, and enhancing service quality. This full-time position offers a salary of $110K–$120K.
Description

About Bluegrass Supply Chain

At Bluegrass Supply Chain, we provide a comprehensive suite of value-added warehousing services and transportation management solutions to streamline operations and boost performance. By expanding capabilities, increasing efficiency, and improving on-time performance, we help our partners stay focused on their core business — becoming more competent and competitive in today’s market.

Purpose of the Role

The Director of Operations will be a visionary leader responsible for driving operational excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction across a key logistics facility. This role will optimize warehouse performance, implement best-in-class practices, and lead a high-performing team — all while ensuring full compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency, service quality, and team productivity.
• Champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Lead a 3-shift, 5-day-per-week warehouse operation to meet evolving business needs.
• Oversee all warehouse functions: receiving, stocking, picking, consolidation, shipping, and inventory.
• Integrate technology, including robotics, to improve inventory accuracy and process reliability.
• Ensure timely and accurate outbound shipments to meet manufacturing plant specifications.
• Lead consolidation and coordination of returnable packaging programs to enhance sustainability.
• Maintain compliance with C-TPAT, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), and U.S. Customs regulations.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and manufacturing plants.
• Manage workforce planning, resource allocation, and team development.
• Represent and uphold the Bluegrass Supply Chain core values in all operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field required. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of logistics/warehouse management experience; minimum 5 years in senior leadership.
• Demonstrated success in driving operational improvements and leading innovation in logistics.
• Strong knowledge of C-TPAT, FTZ, and U.S. Customs compliance.
• Experience with warehouse automation and advanced inventory management systems.
• Proven leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of operations at one of our most critical logistics centers. You'll play a key role in delivering cutting-edge solutions, elevating performance, and creating a best-in-class supply chain experience for our partners.

Bluegrass Supply Chain and Bluegrass Dedicated are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.