Senior Warehouse & Distribution Operations Leader

Walter P. Rawl and Sons, Inc.; Pelion (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Quarterly Incentive Opportunity

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Career Growth & Development

Leadership Opportunity

Collaborative Work Environment

Job summary

WP Rawl is seeking an experienced operations leader to guide warehouse, shipping, receiving, and inventory control across multiple locations in the Pelion, SC area. You will drive on-time order execution, develop supervisors, and balance daily execution with long-term planning.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Production, Sales/Customer Service, Transportation, Food Safety/Quality, and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 8-10+ years in warehouse, distribution, supply chain, or operations.
• At least five years leading supervisors and frontline teams.
• Experience with high-volume operations across multiple locations.
• Familiarity with ERP/WMS and labor management systems.
• Strong analytical, financial, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop supervisors and leaders responsible for Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Control, and related functions.
• Support multiple locations with standardized standards and accountability.
• Ensure accurate, on-time orders through effective management of dock operations and labor.
• Lead receiving and inventory activities including cycle counts, put-away, and reconciliation.
• Establish KPIs, standard work, and routines to improve safety, service, productivity, and costs.
• Develop staffing plans and optimize labor productivity and cost per case.
• Coach leaders, support employee development, retention, and performance management.
• Promote a safe workplace with training, incident investigation, and corrective action.
• Support GMP compliance, 5S, waste management, and food safety requirements.
• Utilize ERP/WMS reporting to improve accuracy and accountability.
• Collaborate with other departments and senior leadership to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Inventory Management

Scheduling Labor Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Agriculture, or related field

Tools

ERP

WMS

Job description

WP Rawl is seeking an experienced operations leader to guide warehouse, shipping, receiving, and inventory control across multiple locations in the Pelion, SC area. You will drive on-time order execution, develop supervisors, and balance daily execution with long-term planning.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Production, Sales/Customer Service, Transportation, Food Safety/Quality, and senior leadership.