Distribution and Warehouse Operations Director

Wynen's; Winthrop Harbor (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynen's is seeking a Director of Distribution & Operations to lead high-volume warehouse performance across inventory, shipping, receiving, and logistics. The role ensures fast, accurate fulfillment aligned with demanding customer expectations, guiding end-to-end operations in a fast-paced distribution setting.

You will manage large teams, own KPIs, and partner with leaders across functions to support growth and initiatives while driving safety, quality, and cost efficiency in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large frontline teams in distribution/warehouse environments.
• Proven ability to define KPIs and drive performance improvements.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and cost efficiency in operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct managers and large frontline teams to achieve operational targets.
• Define and monitor KPIs; drive performance improvements.
• Optimize warehouse processes, layout, and operational systems for safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to support growth and new initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement in a performance-driven environment.

Skills

Operational leadership

KPI ownership

Process optimization

Safety and quality focus

Cross-department collaboration

Job description

Director of Distribution & Operations leads high-volume warehouse performance by owning end-to-end distribution operations, including inventory, shipping, receiving, and logistics. The role ensures fast, accurate fulfillment aligned with demanding customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct managers and large frontline teams to achieve operational targets
• Define and monitor KPIs; drive performance improvements
• Optimize warehouse processes, layout, and operational systems for safety, quality, and cost efficiency
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to support growth and new initiatives
• Lead continuous improvement in a performance-driven environment

Qualifications & skills: Strong operational leadership in distribution/warehouse settings, KPI ownership, process optimization, safety and quality focus, and collaboration across departments.