The Regional Director of Warehouse Operations is responsible for leading and optimizing warehouse operations across multiple facilities within a defined geographic region. This role ensures consistent execution of best practices in receiving, picking, packing, shipping, inventory control, and workforce management. The director will drive operational efficiency, team development, process standardization, and performance metrics while partnering cross-functionally with inventory, sales, and quality teams.

This role does not include responsibilities for logistics/transportation or facilities management.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Regional Warehouse Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations across multiple sites within the region.
• Ensure operational consistency by implementing and enforcing standardized processes and procedures across all warehouses.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for warehouse managers and supervisors.

🔹 Inventory Control & Accuracy

• Partner with inventory control teams to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Ensure proper receiving, put-away, picking, and cycle counting practices.
• Monitor and resolve inventory discrepancies.

🔹 Operational Efficiency

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
• Track key operational KPIs (e.g., order accuracy, pick rates, labor productivity, shrink).
• Lead cross-training and labor optimization initiatives.

🔹 Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all internal SOPs and relevant regulatory standards.
• Partner with Safety and Quality teams to enforce warehouse safety protocols and quality checks.

🔹 Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional departments (Inventory Control, Sales, Customer Service) to support fulfillment and service goals.
• Serve as the regional point of contact for operational escalations, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of warehouse operations experience, including 3+ years in a multi-site or regional leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive performance, and implement process improvements.
• Strong understanding of WMS systems, inventory control principles, and lean practices.

Preferred:

• Experience in distribution.
• Experience with Eclipse Software.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Key Competencies

• Warehouse Operations Leadership
• Inventory & Process Accuracy
• Cross-Site Coordination
• Team Development & Coaching
• KPI Monitoring & Improvement
• Communication & Collaboration

Travel Requirements

• 30–50% regional travel to warehouse locations.

Compensation Details: The expected base salary for this position is starting at $120,000 annually depending on experience.

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