Director of Warehouse Operations (Will consider relocation)

Solve IMG•La Porte, IN

About The Position

The Director of Warehouse Operations oversees all distribution and assembly operations in the Distribution Center and reports to the VP and GM. The role is responsible for safety, quality, receiving, inventory, and accurate, on-time shipping. The Director leads, trains, and motivates the warehouse team to meet organizational metrics and KPIs while fostering a Lean operating environment and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent field.
At least 8 years of warehouse, distribution center, or manufacturing management experience.
At least 3 years of experience using a warehouse management system (WMS) to execute warehouse operations.
At least 3 years of experience using a robotic ASRS system for inventory storage and management.
High proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and/or SQL.
Experience managing multi-shift work schedules and optimizing labor and productivity across shifts.
Thorough understanding of P&L statements and OPEX costing structures.
Continuous improvement experience and knowledge of Lean manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced production and distribution environment.
Six Sigma certification.
Experience working in an ISO9001:2015-certified QMS facility.
Experience in the bearings and power transmission industry.

Responsibilities

Hire, lead, and develop Warehouse Supervisors and team members to plan and manage daily shipping, receiving, inventory management, order-picking, and assembly operations.
Establish and maintain a safe work environment in compliance with company health and safety policies, the Solve ISO9001:2015 QMS, and OSHA standards.
Maintain a site-wide 5S program, material handling equipment (MHE) maintenance and repair program, and indirect procurement program for warehouse supplies and equipment.
Monitor productivity, external accuracy, and same-day-ship percentage against goals, and lead continuous improvement projects to improve performance.
Manage cost productivity and overtime, labor efficiency, operational costs per unit shipped, and expenses against monthly and annual budgets and forecasts.
Ensure physical inventory accuracy by executing standard operating procedures and managing scheduled cycle and bin count audits.
Work with the Solve Engineering team to manage internal rework and specialized assembly processes for key OEM customers.
Lead daily and weekly staff huddles and meetings, identify and mitigate concerns, conduct gemba walks, and communicate relevant messages or changes from other departments and company leadership.