Director of Warehousing

Delphos, OH
Full Time
Director of Warehousing
Senior Manager/Supervisor

Position: Director, Warehousing

Location: Delphos, OH

Pay: $180-$210K
Industry: Refrigerated Foods / Consumer Packaged Goods
Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: SVP, Supply Chain

About the Role

We are seeking a highly strategic and operationally focused Senior Director of Warehousing to lead the design, launch, and ongoing optimization of warehousing and material handling operations supporting a $1B refrigerated foods platform.

This leader will oversee end-to-end warehouse network strategy, including the development and startup of a flagship warehouse operation, while driving best-in-class execution across North American distribution sites. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in warehouse operations, SAP EWM, food-grade logistics, and large-scale operational transformation.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and can balance strategic planning with hands-on operational execution.

 

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Design & Launch

  • Lead the design, implementation, and startup of new warehouse facilities supporting refrigerated food production and finished goods distribution
  • Define warehouse layout strategy including slotting, dock configuration, staging, and material handling equipment (MHE)
  • Oversee warehouse transition activities from design through go-live and operational stabilization
  • Ensure physical warehouse design aligns with SAP EWM capabilities and operational workflows

Warehouse Operations & SAP EWM Leadership

  • Serve as the business owner for SAP EWM across warehousing operations
  • Define warehouse organizational structures, process flows, and handling unit strategies
  • Drive execution of batch management, FIFO/FEFO inventory controls, RF scanning processes, and inventory age management
  • Partner closely with IT and external integrators to ensure SAP EWM serves as the system of record
  • Ensure inventory accuracy exceeding 99.9% while achieving operational safety, cost, and service targets

Operational Excellence & Compliance

  • Ensure batch traceability, shelf-life compliance, and regulatory readiness across operations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost per pallet, order fill rates, throughput, and cycle time optimization
  • Promote operational standardization and process excellence across the organization
  • Establish and maintain SOPs, KPIs, training programs, and safety management systems
  • Champion a culture centered on food safety, employee safety, accountability, and engagement

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Lead and develop high-performing warehousing and logistics teams
  • Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Procurement, and external stakeholders
  • Present operational updates, business initiatives, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
  • Support resolution of material shortages and operational escalations as needed

 

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field required
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehousing, distribution, manufacturing logistics, or supply chain operations
  • Proven success leading warehouse startup, implementation, or commissioning initiatives
  • Hands-on expertise with SAP EWM, including warehouse processes, batch management, and system optimization
  • Experience within food, beverage, dairy, refrigerated CPG, or highly regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred
  • Deep operational knowledge of:
    • SAP EWM & Batch Management
    • FIFO/FEFO inventory management
    • Food safety, traceability, and regulatory compliance
    • Warehouse process optimization and technology integration
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities
  • Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
  • Proven servant leadership approach with experience driving transformational change
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments while maintaining operational excellence

 

Leadership & Work Environment

  • This role includes direct people leadership responsibilities and oversight of warehousing teams
  • Requires a hands-on leadership style with strong visibility across operations
  • Ability to work effectively in high-growth, fast-moving operational environments

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping and scaling warehousing operations for a growing refrigerated foods platform. You will help drive operational transformation, lead major warehouse initiatives, and influence enterprise-wide supply chain strategy within a dynamic and evolving organization.

HRforGrowth® is one of the world’s leading providers of business transformation solutions related to supply chain and technology solutions for order fulfillment and marketing execution. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOC Employer.

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