Executive Operations Leader — Multi-State 3PL & Warehousing

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client seeks a strategic Vice President of Operations to lead a growing, multi-state 3PL network. The role emphasizes P&L ownership, site leadership development, and driving operational excellence across warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment.

The candidate will oversee six states, manage Directors, and partner with executives to shape growth, pricing, and customer success while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership in 3PL/warehousing or distribution.
• 5+ years overseeing multi-site operations through directors or regional managers.
• Proven experience with full P&L across multiple facilities.
• Strong track record in improving profitability, safety, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-site warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, and logistics across six states.
• Lead Directors of Operations, Operations Excellence, and Safety; ensure accountability and performance.
• Maintain full P&L responsibility; drive profitability, labor productivity, and cost control.
• Establish SOPs, metrics, and continuous improvement across all locations.
• Drive safety, inventory accuracy, customer service, and employee retention improvements.
• Lead startup of new facilities and customer implementations.
• Collaborate 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 productivity standards.
• Mentor leaders to build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and customer requirements.

Skills

Operations leadership

P&L management

Multi-site

WMS knowledge

Lean/Six Sigma

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WMS

EDI

Job description

Our client seeks a strategic Vice President of Operations to lead a growing, multi-state 3PL network. The role emphasizes P&L ownership, site leadership development, and driving operational excellence across warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment.

The candidate will oversee six states, manage Directors, and partner with executives to shape growth, pricing, and customer success while ensuring safety and efficiency.