Centralized Warehouse Transformation Leader

Leidos

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 235,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Director of Warehouse Operations to lead the creation of a centralized, world-class warehouse capability. You will design the operating model, staffing, and processes, drive transition from distributed to centralized stockrooms, and partner with Manufacturing, Safety, Supply Chain, and Finance to meet performance, safety, and cost targets.

The role demands a strategic, hands-on leader with deep experience in facility planning, KPI development, technology

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Supply Chain/Operations).
10+ years leading warehouse/distribution ops, with leadership.
Experience consolidating or transforming warehouse operations.
Experience with facility planning, layout, flow, capacity planning, equipment.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, activate, and operate a centralized warehouse facility.
Develop transition plan for equipment, inventory, personnel, processes.
Rationalize stockrooms to improve space, flow, visibility, and efficiency.
Lead transfer and optimization of material-handling equipment.
Design org structure, staffing, shifts, and workforce capabilities.
Recruit and develop a high-performing warehouse organization focused on safety and cost.
Set financial plans, budgets, and capital requirements for warehouse.
Create KPIs for inventory, throughput, order fulfillment, and safety.
Establish operating cadence to monitor performance and drive improvement.
Assess and implement warehouse tech solutions (WMS, automation, analytics).
Standardize processes, controls, and best practices across centralized ops.
Collaborate with Finance/Supply Chain on ROI, cost models, and investments.
Coordinate with Facilities, IT, Safety, Quality to ensure compliant activation.
Establish inventory-control practices for accuracy and accountability.
Lead Lean initiatives and data-driven problem solving.
Foster culture of accountability, safety, and customer focus.