Director of Warehousing

Riverside Logistics; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and Long-term disability

Clothing allowance

401K with company match

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Riverside Logistics, a Richmond-based supply chain company, seeks a Director of Warehouse Operations to oversee 800,000 square feet of warehouse space, including inventory, inbound/outbound shipping, and assembly, with staffing oversight. The role requires lean management principles and startup capability to launch facilities from the ground up.

Qualifications include an MBA or equivalent experience, 7–10 years in management of automated operations, WMS and QA environment experience, and FDA

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent experience required.
• 7–10 years of progressive management/supervisory experience in automated warehouse operations.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Quality Control System environment experience.
• Experience working with FDA in food or medical environments.
• Lean management training and implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-location warehouse operations with light travel.
• Design and implement best-practice warehouse design to maximize space and labor productivity.
• Collaborate with warehouse and department managers to coordinate activities.
• Control costs through personnel productivity and efficient storage use.
• Lead projects and assess fulfillment results to improve practices.
• Develop a warehouse operating model for internal and external management.
• Maintain inventories and locations for production control and cost accounting.
• Document materials and shipments and manage related expenses.
• Enforce company safety and conduct policies.
• Identify causes of product losses and take corrective action.
• Foster a collaborative team environment to achieve goals.

Skills

Lean Management

WMS Knowledge

Staff supervision

Education

MBA or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Description

Richmond-based supply chain company is seeking to hire a Director of Warehouse Operations that will be responsible for the warehouse operations (totaling 800,000 square feet) - including inventory management, inbound and outbound shipping, assembly, and other related staffing management/supervision. Qualified candidates must have the ability to apply lean management principles to existing operation and the ability to start-up facilities from the ground up.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree required (MBA or Equivalent Experience)
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive management/supervisory experience in automated warehouse/manufacturing operations
• Must have Warehouse Management System Knowledge & Experience
• Must have Quality Control System Environment Experience
• Must have experience working with FDA in food or medical environment
• Lean Management Training & Implementation Experience required

This Director of Warehouse Operations compensation starts at $135,000/year but can be more depending on experience. You would also be eligible for some of the best perks around including Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance provided by the company (with the option to purchase more), Short and Long-term disability, $30 per quarter for clothing needed for work, and a 401K with company match + Profit Sharing.

Requirements

JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

• Responsible for multi-location warehouse operations (light travel will be required)
• Implements best practice warehouse management design to optimize space, via racking design and other alternatives, to maximize labor productivity
• Partners with warehouse managers and relevant department manager to ensure coordination of warehouse activities
• Controls costs through productivity of personnel, efficient utilization of storage space, and proper protection of stored materials
• Leads projects and assesses fulfillment results to improve warehouse practices
• Design a warehouse operating model for both internal and external warehouse management
• Maintain records of inventories and location for production control and cost accounting
• Documents materials and supplies shipped
• Manages all warehouse departmental expenses related to maintaining a safe and productive work environment
• Responsible for enforcing company policies of conduct and safety
• Identifies the causes of product losses and takes correction action
• Promotes team environment and works collaboratively to achieve team goals

DIRECTOR OF WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time exempt position. Work schedules vary within 8 AM-4:30 PM or until work is completed.

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Location: 23231