Jobs in Hurst Texas

Job Title: Director of Operations

Location-Type: Onsite - Arlington

Start Date Is: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Compensation Range: $140-150k

Job Description:

The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing all operational activities within a regulated warehouse environment, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient handling of chemical and controlled materials while leading day-to-day facility operations.

This role supports the day-to-day leadership and operational execution of a regulated warehouse facility.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on warehouse leader with experience handling chemicals or hazardous materials who can manage people, maintain compliance, and keep the facility operating efficiently. We are looking for someone highly organized, operationally minded, and comfortable spending most of their time on the warehouse floor driving execution.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Oversee all warehouse operations including receiving, repackaging, distribution, and shipping
• Manage and lead a team of approximately 25 warehouse staff including temporary and full-time employees
• Spend significant time on the warehouse floor (approximately 70–75%) ensuring smooth daily operations
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations related to shipping and handling chemicals and hazardous materials
• Coordinate facility operations including equipment maintenance, building needs, and safety initiatives
• Serve as the primary point of contact for warehouse-related activities, audits, tours, and operational inquiries
• Collaborate with internal teams and leadership to improve operational efficiency and workflow
• Manage resource allocation, safety programs, and local capital expenditure (CapEx) initiatives
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and implement process improvements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and highly functional warehouse environment

Requirements:

Must-Haves:

• 10+ years of hands-on warehouse operations experience
• Leadership experience managing warehouse teams in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with chemicals, controlled substances, or environmentally sensitive materials
• Knowledge of federal regulations related to chemical storage, packaging, and shipping (ex: 49 CFR / hazardous materials compliance)
• Experience managing repackaging, distribution, or manufacturing-related warehouse operations
• Strong organizational and operational leadership skills
• Highly data-driven with the ability to identify operational improvements
• Comfortable being highly hands-on and actively involved in day-to-day warehouse operations

Nice-to-Haves:

• Spanish language proficiency
• Experience in regulated environments such as chemical, pharmaceutical, adhesives, or hazardous materials logistics
• Experience with facility management responsibilities
• Background implementing operational strategy or process improvements
• Experience managing both temporary and full-time warehouse staff

Benefits:

• Medical, dental vision, FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Parental Leave