Director of Warehouse Operations

Event Source; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

PTO after 60 days

Employee rental discounts

Referral program

Job summary

Event Source in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Director of Warehouse Operations to design and lead a scalable, disciplined, high‑performing warehouse organization. You will establish systems, leadership structures, process standards, and clear accountability to drive reliable, growth‑oriented performance.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations and Logistics, you will build leadership depth, develop KPIs, and partner with Logistics, Sales, and Finance to align priorities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or rental operations.
• Strong background in labor planning, process optimization, and operational budget management.
• Proven track record of managing leaders, implementing KPIs, and optimizing multi-shift/7-day operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations preferred (equivalent experience accepted).

Responsibilities

• Structure warehouse operations to support current multi-shift, 7-day needs and future expansion.
• Coach and mentor managers and supervisors to drive accountability and address underperformance.
• Develop operational dashboards and KPIs tracking productivity, labor efficiency, quality, safety, and inventory accuracy.
• Audit workflow from return to client-ready inventory to eliminate bottlenecks and wasted touches.
• Establish quality standards and inspection controls that stop defective equipment from reaching clients.
• Build workload-driven staffing models and schedule structures across shifts to control labor costs.
• Formulate annual warehouse improvement goals, space planning, and capital investment recommendations.
• Partner with Logistics, Sales, Finance, and Executive Leadership to break down operational silos.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data-driven

KPIs

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations preferred (equivalent experience accepted)

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

The Director of Warehouse Operations builds and leads a scalable, disciplined, high-performing warehouse organization. While the Warehouse Operations Manager oversees daily execution, the Director establishes the systems, leadership structures, process standards, and accountability needed for consistent performance. The ultimate goal is to build an operation that scales and performs reliably without depending on individual heroics.

Reports to:

Vice President of Operations and Logistics

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizational Leadership
  • Structure warehouse operations to support current multi-shift, 7-day needs and future expansion.
  • Define clear roles and build leadership depth across all core functions to eliminate operational gaps.
• Leadership Development and Accountability
  • Coach and mentor managers and supervisors to drive accountability and address underperformance.
  • Establish development paths, clear expectations, and succession planning for critical positions.
• Performance Management
  • Develop operational dashboards and KPIs tracking productivity, labor efficiency, quality, safety, and inventory accuracy.
  • Analyze performance trends to resolve operational risks before emergencies occur.
• Process Improvement
  • Audit workflow from return to client-ready inventory to eliminate bottlenecks and wasted touches.
  • Standardize best practices and evaluate technology or facility upgrades to boost capacity and efficiency.
• Quality Systems
  • Establish quality standards and inspection controls that stop defective equipment from reaching clients.
  • Analyze root causes of quality failures and enforce long-term corrective actions.
• Workforce and Capacity Planning
  • Build workload-driven staffing models and schedule structures across shifts to control labor costs.
  • Partner with People & Culture on pipeline planning to ensure readiness for peak seasonal demands.
• Strategic Planning
  • Formulate annual warehouse improvement goals, space planning, and capital investment recommendations.
  • Align departmental priorities to ensure long-term projects are completed alongside daily operations.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Partner with Logistics, Sales, Finance, and Executive Leadership to break down operational silos.
    • Maintain alignment so warehouse decisions directly support overall organizational goals.
• Leadership of the Warehouse Operations Manager
  • Coach the Warehouse Operations Manager on daily execution while maintaining focus on strategic growth.
  • Provide structural support to insulate executive-level priorities from daily operational fires.
• Measures of Success
  • Development of a strong, accountable supervisory bench.
  • Reduced reliance on emergency workarounds to sustain daily output.
  • Higher labor efficiency, improved quality, and lower overtime costs.
  • Reduced inventory errors, shortages, and preventable damage.
  • Increased operational capacity and seamless execution during peak seasons.
  • Consistent standards maintained across all shifts and days of operation.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) eligibility after 60 days.
• 96 hours PTO annually (prorated based on hire date).
• Employee rental discounts and referral program.

Ideal Leadership Profile

• The successful Director of Warehouse Operations is:
• Strategic, data-driven, and highly knowledgeable about warehouse logistics.
• Skilled at building scalable systems, developing leaders, and holding teams accountable.
• Persistent in addressing root causes rather than treating surface-level symptoms.
• Focused on creating long-term operational performance over short-term quick fixes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or rental operations.
• Proven track record of managing leaders, implementing KPIs, and optimizing multi-shift/7-day operations.
• Strong background in labor planning, process optimization, and operational budget management.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations preferred (equivalent experience accepted).