Senior-level warehouse leadership opportunity overseeing two local warehouse and distribution sites for a high-volume organization. This role will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, leadership development, cost control, vendor management, and overall warehouse performance across a large employee population and fast-paced distribution environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations across two local facilities
- Lead and develop warehouse leadership teams
- Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and accountability
- Manage facility-related vendors, maintenance coordination, and leased equipment relationships
- Maintain strong cost control across labor, freight, and operational supplies
- Participate in vendor negotiations and cost optimization initiatives
- Partner with 3PL providers and transportation partners to improve service and reduce costs
- Support staffing initiatives, including coordination with warehouse staffing agencies
- Ensure smooth operations in a high-volume environment with large SKU counts and high daily transaction activity
Team & Environment
- Approximately 10 direct reports
- ~175 employees across warehouse operations
- Fast-paced distribution environment supporting major retail and wholesale customers
- Seasonal second-shift management coverage required on a rotating basis
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years of warehouse or distribution leadership experience
- Experience leading large warehouse or distribution operations
- Strong background managing high-volume warehouse environments
- Experience overseeing large SKU counts and high transaction volume
- Strong operational leadership and team management skills
- Experience with freight, vendor, and cost management initiatives
- Experience working with 3PL partners preferred
- Experience with BlueCherry, AS400, or similar warehouse systems is helpful but not required
- Bilingual Spanish is a strong plus