Senior Director, Operations - Regional CA

About Exol

Exol is bringing industry-leading automation to businesses of all sizes through an innovative warehouse-as-a-service model. Exol provides flexible and scalable outsourced warehouse services to meet the dynamic needs of the modern supply chain. We operate state-of-the-art distribution centers, allowing you to focus on your business while we handle the complexities of warehouse operations.

Exol is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to lead and oversee the operational performance of a $200–300M revenue warehouse with potential future regional warehouses. This role involves strategic direction, P&L responsibility, and leadership of operations managers managing both conventional and automated warehouse facilities.

• National Operations Leadership: Provide strategic leadership for a key hub warehouse with potential additional regional warehouse sites, ensuring alignment with Exol’s goals and operational objectives. Oversee the performance of operations managers and their teams.
• P&L Responsibility: Assume full responsibility for the P&L of site and/or multiple sites within the region. Manage financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, and revenue growth.
• Operational Excellence: Drive execution of best practices in warehousing, logistics, and supply chain management. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure both conventional and automated operations meet productivity, quality, and sustainability goals.
• Team Development & Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operations managers and their direct reports across multiple locations.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and implement long-term operational strategies to improve performance, optimize resource allocation, and drive growth in alignment with Exol's national goals.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and compliance standards across all sites.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Oversee vendor relationships and manage procurement for all sites, negotiating contracts and SLAs.
• Technology Integration: Oversee the integration of automated systems and warehouse technologies to ensure operational efficiency.
• Customer & Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor and report on operational performance, financial results, and KPIs to the executive team.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Lead the company’s efforts in sustainable logistics practices across all sites.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in operations management within logistics, warehousing, or supply chain industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple sites or regions.
• Proven track record of managing large teams and full P&L responsibility.
• Strong strategic vision, decision-making, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Extensive experience in managing both conventional and automated warehouse operations and knowledge of WMS, material handling systems, supply chain logistics, and inventory management.
• PMP or similar certifications are a plus.
• Experience with warehouse automation technologies and integrating them into traditional operations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and warehouse management software.
• Passion for sustainability and environmentally conscious practices in logistics.

• Up to 25% travel may be required. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive and/or fly to client locations.
• Employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
• Frequent on-site presence; may require walking, bending, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work may occur on construction sites with required PPE: hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eye protection, ear protection, fall protection.
• Work temperatures may range from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.

The base range for this position is $ - $, inclusive of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, and other benefits. Compensation may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Exol is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.