Head of Warehouse Operations & Continuous Improvement

The Everest Search Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Everest Search Group is representing a Southern California-based logistics client seeking a Director of Operations. This leader will oversee distribution facility functions, drive productivity, safety, and cost control, and partner with port management for drayage.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in warehousing/distribution, a strong 3PL background, and proven P&L leadership with lean continuous-improvement experience. This on-site role demands strategic and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 10+ years in fast-paced warehousing/distribution.
• Experience in a 3PL environment managing multi-client facilities.
• Familiarity with Lean techniques and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains operations business plans, productivity and standards to include all customer/company requirements, labor hours, equipment, facility costs, and HR decisions.
• Ensures operational procedures are followed for verification of incoming/outgoing shipments, handling disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Reviews operating reports, identifies and directs the resolution of operational and maintenance problems to minimize costs and delays.
• Manages the facility P&L through aggressive control of operational expenses.
• Works with port management to ensure smooth facilitation of drayage services.
• Maintains accountability for outcome of KPIs.
• Oversees shipping/receiving, picking/packing, inventory and VAS activities.
• Drives rapid carton throughput including import deconsolidation/domestic consolidation.
• Manages domestic pickup and delivery functions.
• Leverages continuous improvement methods to improve labor productivity and process accuracy while ensuring safety.
• Supports negotiations for customer contracts and monitors performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Continuous improvement

Lean techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

WMS

TMS

YMS

Job description

The Everest Search Group is representing a Southern California-based logistics client seeking a Director of Operations. This leader will oversee distribution facility functions, drive productivity, safety, and cost control, and partner with port management for drayage.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in warehousing/distribution, a strong 3PL background, and proven P&L leadership with lean continuous-improvement experience. This on-site role demands strategic and hands-on leadership.