Chief Operations Architect — Multi-Site 3PL

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. seeks a strategic Vice President of Operations to lead a growing multi-site 3PL network across six states. You will drive profitability, optimize warehousing, fulfillment, and logistics, and coach senior leaders while embedding continuous improvement and safety culture.

The role reports to the CEO and requires hands-on leadership, strong financial acumen, and a track record of scaling operations in a regulated, fast-paced environment with regular regional travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressive operations leadership within 3PL or warehousing.
• Proven multi-site P&L oversight and profitability focus.
• Strong leadership development, succession planning, and coaching skills.
• Strategic planning with ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience launching facilities and scaling operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-site warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, and logistics operations across six states.
• Manage Directors of Operations, Operations Excellence, and Safety with accountability for performance.
• Maintain full P&L responsibility, focusing on profitability, cost control, and efficiency.
• Establish SOPs, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives across locations.
• Drive safety, inventory accuracy, customer service, and employee retention.
• Lead new facility startups and customer implementations.
• Partner with Sales and leadership on growth, pricing, and planning.
• Utilize WMS, EDI, and reporting to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Implement labor management strategies and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Operations leadership

P&L management

Leadership development

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean/Six Sigma knowledge

WMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Engineering/Business Administration

Tools

WMS (Deposco)

EDI integrations

Operational reporting dashboards

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. seeks a strategic Vice President of Operations to lead a growing multi-site 3PL network across six states. You will drive profitability, optimize warehousing, fulfillment, and logistics, and coach senior leaders while embedding continuous improvement and safety culture.

The role reports to the CEO and requires hands-on leadership, strong financial acumen, and a track record of scaling operations in a regulated, fast-paced environment with regular regional travel.