Must-Have Qualifications:
- Proven experience building warehouse operations from the ground up.
- Ability to be hands-on and spend ~70% of time on the warehouse floor managing people.
- Strong problem-solving skills to assess issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
- Experience with ERP systems (Epicor 21 or similar).
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute 30-60-90 day plans with clear milestones and deadlines.
- Background in enterprise environments combined with experience in smaller organizations.
- Skilled in team development and change management
- Ability to enforce accountability and implement policies
- Strong leadership presence—dynamic, approachable, and battle-tested for making tough decisions.
- Experience managing large teams (50+ employees) including managers, supervisors, and leads.
- Ability to maximize tools and systems to drive productivity and improve workflow visibility.
- Comfortable with creating processes and foundational structures for long-term operational success.
- High level of curiosity and continuous improvement mindset—challenges the status quo and identifies gaps.
- Excellent communication skills to connect with employees at all levels and foster a positive culture.
Day to Day:
We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on leader to transform our warehouse operations and build a strong foundation for long-term success. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, improving communication, and creating scalable processes across our warehousing function.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations with a strong presence on the floor (approximately 70% of time), ensuring productivity, quality, and output targets are met.
- Process Improvement: Assess current workflows, identify gaps, and implement solutions to optimize efficiency and reduce manual processes. Address underutilized systems and improve visibility across operations.
- Team Development: Lead and grow a team of ~50 employees, transitioning from a temp-heavy workforce. Mentor a young team, enforce accountability, and build a culture of performance and reliability.
- Technology & Systems: Leverage ERP experience (Epicor 21 preferred) to maximize system capabilities and streamline operations.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute 30-60-90 day plans with clear milestones and deadlines. Create processes and frameworks to support future growth.
- Change Management: Drive cultural change from a temporary workforce mindset to a long-term, engaged team environment. Implement policies and ensure consistent enforcement.
- Collaboration: Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to align warehouse operations with broader business objectives.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven ability to build warehouse operations from the ground up.
- A battle-tested leader who can make tough decisions and connect with employees at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving skills with curiosity to challenge the status quo and identify root causes.
- Experience in both enterprise environments and smaller organizations.
- Ability to lead through change, enforce accountability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- ERP experience (Epicor 21 or similar) and familiarity with warehouse systems.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to deliver results under tight timelines.
The compensation ranges from 150K-175K + bonus. The range is based on experience level.
