Head of Breakbulk Warehouse Operations

Darwin Recruitment; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is assisting a marine terminal in New Orleans in its search for a Warehouse Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for warehouse and yard operations at a breakbulk terminal, ensuring safe, efficient movements of cargo.

The role drives operational excellence, develops high-performing teams, manages budgets, and maintains OSHA compliance while upholding a culture of safety, integrity, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum of five years leading breakbulk terminal operations and frontline personnel.
• Experience in breakbulk cargo operations (steel/metals/project cargo) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and terminal best practices.
• Proven ability to lead large teams in fast-paced, safety-focused environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse and yard operations to meet safety, productivity, quality, and service goals.
• Coach and develop supervisors, team leads, and warehouse staff into a high-performing organization.
• Enforce safety culture with OSHA compliance and SOP adherence.
• Monitor operations, identify improvements, and implement efficiency initiatives.
• Manage labor planning, staffing, scheduling, and performance while controlling costs.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, shipping/receiving, cargo quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Develop and manage operating budgets; monitor labor, equipment, and maintenance costs.
• Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular coaching and evaluations.
• Collaborate with logistics, maintenance, customer service, commercial, and terminal teams for seamless execution.
• Track KPIs and drive data-driven improvements for safety, efficiency, and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

OSHA & Safety

Operations management

Budgeting & cost control

Labor planning

Process improvement

KPI analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Darwin Recruitment is assisting a marine terminal in New Orleans in its search for a Warehouse Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for warehouse and yard operations at a breakbulk terminal, ensuring safe, efficient movements of cargo.

The role drives operational excellence, develops high-performing teams, manages budgets, and maintains OSHA compliance while upholding a culture of safety, integrity, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.