Director of Warehouse Operations

Mesilla Valley Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the leading logistics organization as a Director of Warehouse Operations at Mesilla Valley Transportation. This role requires a strategic leader ready to drive growth, optimize warehouse operations, and implement technology for efficiency. Work alongside the divisional president to maintain high operational and financial standards across multiple facilities.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in warehousing environments.
• Proven experience in scaling and optimizing operations.
• Strong background in WMS implementation and automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across multiple warehouses and manage exempt-level direct reports.
• Implement and optimize warehouse management systems in partnership with IT.
• Drive performance using KPIs and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

Process Improvement

KPI Development

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Warehouse Management System (e.g., Blue Yonder, Manhattan)

MS Office suite

Job description

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Come join the MVT family!!! MVT is now hiring a Director of Warehouse Operations in El Paso, TX! This is an on-site position and is NOT remote, but is open to relocation into El Paso.

Join a powerhouse logistics organization that’s redefining freight, warehousing, and transportation across North America. As part of the largest full-service truckload provider in the Southwest, our network spans the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, backed by $730 million in revenue and a robust fleet of 1,700 trucks and 6,500 trailers.

We're seeking a Director of Warehouse Operations to lead and scale our multi-site warehousing business with the vision and drive to grow the division significantly in the coming years.

Why This Role Matters

This isn’t maintenance mode. It’s growth mode. We need a strategic, hands-on operational leader who thrives in complex environments, embraces automation and technology, and knows how to turn KPIs into continuous improvement.

You’ll report directly to the Divisional President and work cross-functionally with Sales, IT, and Customer Service, ensuring our warehouse network performs to the highest operational and financial standards—today and tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Operations across 7 multi-client warehouses, managing several exempt-level direct reports and 30+ non-exempt level personnel
• Manage a full Profit & Loss with a focus on driving performance by warehouse location and across the entire network
• Implement & Optimize the Warehouse Management System (preferably Blue Yonder, Manhattan, or Cadre) in partnership with IT
• Maximize Capacity – Work with Sales to fill warehouse space and align utilization to business goals
• Lead by KPIs – Track key metrics to ensure accuracy, productivity, safety, and efficiency
• Champion Technology – Embrace tools, systems, and automation to increase profitability
• Drive Culture & People Performance – Motivate, mentor, and coach warehouse managers and teams
• Ensure Compliance with all federal, state, and local warehousing and shipping regulations
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Partner with Customer Success team to meet customer expectations as well as with Sales on pricing, space, and service opportunities
• Report & Strategize – Prepare performance reviews, financial forecasts, and operational updates for executive leadership
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in multi-site, multi-client warehousing environments
• Proven experience scaling and optimizing warehouse operations
• Strong background in WMS implementation (Blue Yonder, Manhattan, or Cadre)
• Six Sigma Certification (Preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (Preferred)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) (Strongly Preferred)
• Demonstrated success with automation, process improvement, and cost control
• Expertise in P&L management, budgeting, and strategic planning
• Metrics-driven – Skilled at developing and using KPIs to track success
• Effective leader with strong people-management skills and a passion for coaching teams
• Full proficiency with MS Office suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  
  

Key Traits We Value

• Leadership – Inspires, motivates, and holds teams accountable
• Results-Driven – Focused on outcomes and operational excellence
• Collaborative – Works well across departments and teams
• Innovative – Brings fresh ideas and embraces change
• Communicative – Clear, persuasive, and professional in all forms of communication
  
  

Ready to Build Something Bigger?

If you’re a warehouse operations leader who can deliver today while building for tomorrow, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to make a lasting impact at a company that’s investing in growth, innovation, and YOU.

Apply today to become our next Director of Warehouse Operations and lead the charge into the future of logistics.

Job Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision insurance
  
  

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees are eligible.
  
  

Mesilla Valley Transportation began in 1982 as a small independent fleet in the Southwest. In the late ’80s, MVT went through a controlled growth spurt and began to encompass the 48 connected states and Canada.

Today, Mesilla Valley Transportation is one of the largest locally-owned Truck Load carriers in the U.S. We specialize in time-sensitive service between major manufacturing areas in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico borders.

“Where family, careers, and success come together!”

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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