Head of Centralized Warehouse Operations & Transformation

Via Logic LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave and Retirement benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Senior Director of Warehouse Operations to lead the creation of a centralized, world‑class warehouse capability. You will design the facility, set the staffing model, and drive process, technology, and performance systems to deliver safe, scalable operations and cost efficiency.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Safety, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure alignment with Leidos' objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 10+ years progressive leadership experience in warehouse/distribution/logistics/supply chain.
• Experience transforming warehouse operations in complex environments.
• Experience with facility planning, layout, material flow and equipment.
• Experience developing organizational structures, staffing, budgets and forecasts.
• Proven ability to lead large operational transitions with cross-functional teams.
• Experience establishing KPIs and performance-management systems.
• Strong financial and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead senior leaders and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead centralized brownfield warehouse facility activation and design.
• Develop and execute a warehouse transition strategy across facilities.
• Rationalize stockroom footprints for space and inventory visibility.
• Oversee material-handling equipment selection and optimization.
• Create and staff the warehouse organization and shift structures.
• Establish budgets, capital plans, and cost forecasts for the operation.
• Implement KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and insert technology solutions to improve visibility and scalability.
• Provide executive updates on activation progress, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Warehouse Leadership

Brownfield Facility Activation

Facility & Material Flow Planning

Organizational Design & Workforce

Inventory & Materials Management

Capital & Operating Budget Management

Technology Assessment & Insertion

Operational KPI Development

Lean & Continuous Improvement

Strategic Planning & Execution

Cross-Functional Leadership

Change Management

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Logistics, or related field

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Windchill PLM

Solumina MES

Warehouse analytics

Job description

Leidos seeks a Senior Director of Warehouse Operations to lead the creation of a centralized, world‑class warehouse capability. You will design the facility, set the staffing model, and drive process, technology, and performance systems to deliver safe, scalable operations and cost efficiency.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Safety, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure alignment with Leidos' objectives.