Time Type:
Full time
Remote Type:
Job Family Group:
Market Operations
Job Description Summary:
The Director of Warehouse Operations will lead all aspects of warehousing operations within our largest and most complex distribution facilities, characterized by intricate employee relations, advanced mechanical systems, and volume. This leader is responsible for driving operational excellence, labor efficiency, service performance, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
The role will oversee multiple warehouse teams and ensure alignment with company objectives across inventory control, order fulfillment, receiving, shipping, and facility optimization. The Director will serve as a key cross-functional partner to Sales, Supply Chain, Delivery, and HR, and will assist the warehouse function in executive discussions. This position requires a visionary, data-driven leader capable of developing talent, deploying scalable systems, implementing problem solving methodologies, and managing complex beverage logistics operations-specifically in the beer, wine, and spirits sector.
Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:
Leadership and Team Management: Lead the warehouse team to foster collaboration and efficiency. Ensure leaders train new employees in machinery use and warehouse operations. Support all operational activities, including receiving, sorting, picking, loading, maintenance, sanitation, and returns.
Analytics and Improvement : Use Network standard KPIs and warehouse analytics to identify trends and drive improvements.
Operational Strategy Execution : Implement standardized strategies to support growth, customer service, and warehouse distribution optimization.
Continuous Improvement : Direct efforts in safety, quality, customer service, productivity, and cost reduction.
Industrial Engineering : Utilize industrial engineering and associated concepts to enhance operations.
Operational Process Development : Develop and implement sustainable operational processes, standard routines, and scalable procedures that drive consistent performance, reduce variability, and ensure long-term efficiency and reliability across warehouse functions.
Facility Maintenance Oversight : Oversee facility and system maintenance, including inspections, repairs, and improvements.
Employee Engagement : Enhance engagement and retention through feedback loops, town halls, and cross-functional collaboration.
Financial Management : Assist in budget preparation, control costs, and maximize asset utilization.
Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety standards, including footwear protocols, and address violations promptly.
Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned, to support the overall success of the warehouse operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
Minimum of 7 years of warehouse or distribution leadership experience, ideally within the food and/or beverage distribution industry.
Proven success managing large-scale, high-volume operations.
Deep knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), voice-pick technology, RF scanning, and material handling equipment.
Strong analytical skills
Proven Leadership, organizational, and change management skills.
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work independently and/or within a team, and possess strong attention to detail.
Analytical and Reporting skills that use data to drive operational decisions.
Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that will include early mornings, late evenings, and weekends to allow interaction across all warehouse and delivery operations and teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems
Knowledge of Industrial Engineering and associated concepts
Strong business acumen and organizational skills
Experience managing a union environment.
Experience with pick to pallet operations
Working knowledge of Distribution routing software, preferably Roadnet
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate and operate a computer and telephone.
Competencies:
People management responsibility for pay reviews, performance management, training, and resource planning.
Requires conceptual thinking to understand complex issues and their implications, where sufficient information may not be available.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.
Salary and Benefit Statement:
Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills, and prior relevant experience.
Compensation
$138,000-172,000 Salary
25% Annual Bonus
Benefits
Medical (HMO & PPO), Dental, Vision (PPO)401(k) matching.
Annual PTO Accrual and holidays
Rollover Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Free Life and AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Program
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
