Director of Warehouse Operations - 1st Employment : Job Details

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Director is responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of a wide range of goods. This role involves managing warehouse staff, optimizing processes, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring inventory accuracy to meet business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Leadership
• Develop and implement warehouse strategies aligned with company goals.
• Lead, train, and manage warehouse managers, supervisors, and staff.
• Establish performance goals and conduct regular evaluations.
• Operations Management
• Oversee daily warehouse activities including inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, and receiving.
• Ensure timely and accurate dispatch of goods.
• Optimize warehouse layout for space efficiency and safety.
• Inventory & Systems Control
• Monitor inventory levels and implement effective inventory control procedures.
• Ensure the accuracy of records through regular audits and cycle counts.
• Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS) to streamline operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven experience with process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment:

• Office and warehouse setting.
• May require occasional travel to other warehouse or distribution sites.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and lift moderate weight as required in a warehouse environment.