Director, High Bay Warehouse Operations
About The Position
The Director of High Bay Warehouse will lead the strategic management and day-to-day operations of the LEGO Group's advanced automated warehouse systems in Virginia. You will oversee a diverse, skilled team of engineers, technicians, and warehouse personnel, ensuring operational excellence, safety, and reliability. This role is a critical part of the LEGO Group's global distribution network, connecting our Virginia operations with manufacturing sites and distribution centers worldwide. You will collaborate closely with global supply chain leaders to optimize inventory flow, maintenance programs, and capacity planning to support LEGO's worldwide production and delivery goals. As our operations continue to grow, this position also offers the opportunity to play a broader role in shaping logistics strategy and execution across the Virginia site and beyond
Requirements
- Experience leading high bay or automated warehouse operations, including oversight of engineers and technical teams.
- Hands-on experience with automated retrieval and storage systems (AS/RS) and sophisticated warehouse automation technologies.
- Consistent record of leading greenfield projects or implementing new automation solutions in sophisticated environments.
- Deep understanding of maintenance programs, inventory management, and safety regulations.
- Proven track record to coordinate operations within a global distribution network and align with international standards.
- Strong discernment with experience in budgeting, cost control, and capital planning.
- Proficiency in WMS, SAP, Microsoft Office, and analytical tools such as Minitab or Power BI.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced education in a technical field is highly desired
Responsibilities
- Lead and encourage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and warehouse staff, encouraging a culture of engagement and continuous improvement.
- Lead all aspects of automated retrieval and storage systems (AS/RS) and warehouse technologies to ensure reliable operations.
- Drive alignment with LEGO's global logistics strategy by participating in international forums and distribution networks.
- Develop and lead budgets, forecasts, and capital investments for warehouse operations.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, LEGO standards, and local regulations to protect employees and assets.
- Apply LEAN, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to optimize workflows and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Global Logistics to deliver service and quality commitments.
- Lead greenfield warehouse automation projects, implementing new technologies from concept through execution, ensuring scalability and integration with global systems.
- Plan and implement capacity strategies to support current and future production volumes.
- Contribute to the development of long-term logistics strategies, positioning the High Bay Warehouse as a key driver of future supply chain integration
Benefits
- Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
- Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
- Wellbeing - We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
- Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
- Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
