Director of Warehouse Optimization

Responsibilities

• Champion Continuous Improvement:
  Lead the evolution and execution of Lean, performance standards, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive measurable and sustainable results.
• Drive Operational Impact:
  Identify and prioritize opportunities to reduce waste, optimize workflows, and enhance efficiency across the end-to-end operations value chain.
• Enable Scalable Execution:
  Develop and implement structured project management frameworks to support and track operational improvement initiatives.
• Lead Problem Solving:
  Facilitate root cause analysis and structured problem-solving efforts, empowering teams at all levels to address challenges effectively.
• Build Organizational Capability:
  Design and deliver training programs that strengthen knowledge and application of Lean and world-class operations principles.
• Develop & Coach Talent:
  Partner with leaders and teams to embed a continuous improvement mindset, fostering engagement, accountability, and cultural transformation.
• Leverage Data & Insights:
  Analyze operational data and KPIs to uncover trends, inform priorities, and guide strategic improvements.
• Advance Business Intelligence:
  Partner with analytics teams to build and enhance business intelligence reporting aligned with strategic objectives.
• Standardize Best Practices:
  Ensure processes are clearly documented and continuously improved through SOPs, playbooks, and operational standards.
• Optimize Warehouse Design:
  Lead slotting optimization strategies for both new and existing facilities to maximize space utilization and productivity.
• Drive Innovation:
  Serve as a role model for continuous improvement by leveraging innovation, including emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning.
• Aligning with Business Strategy:
  Collaborate with leadership to ensure improvement initiatives support broader organizational goals and long-term growth.
• Change Leadership Champion organizational change:
  Influence and guide change across the organization by building alignment, trust, and shared ownership.
• Lead transformation initiatives:
  Drive the successful adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies that enhance operational performance.
• Enable successful transitions:
  Design and implement thoughtful change strategies, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Partner for impact:
  Collaborate with leadership to assess business impacts, proactively address resistance, and build a culture of adaptability and resilience.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field— or equivalent combination of education and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strategic and operational mindset:
  Able to connect big-picture strategy with day-to-day execution in a fast-paced food and beverage environment.
• People-first leadership: A hands-on leader who builds strong partnerships in the field while maintaining discipline around process and performance.
• Thrives in dynamic environments:
  Comfortable navigating and leading in high-velocity, evolving operational settings.
• Data-informed decision maker:
  Leverages data and insights to improve performance, optimize operations, and reduce costs.
• Execution excellence:
  Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and deliver multiple initiatives simultaneously with strong follow-through.
• Analytical problem solver:
  Proven ability to evaluate complex processes, identify root causes, and implement sustainable, high-impact solutions.