Director of Warehouse & Distribution Operations
Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment - Columbus, OH
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The Director of Warehouse & Distribution Operations is responsible for leading and optimizing multi-site warehouse and transportation operations across six U.S. distribution centers. This role oversees end-to-end inbound, outbound, inventory accuracy, and shipping performance while driving KPI visibility, operational standardization, and continuous improvement across the network.This is a high-autonomy leadership role that requires a hands-on operator with strong analytical skills, the ability to manage managers, and comfort partnering directly with executive leadership in a data-driven environment.u00a0Duties/Responsibilities- Lead warehouse and distribution operations across six U.S. facilities, ensuring consistent execution, efficiency, and service performance- Directly manage and develop Warehouse Managers, setting clear performance expectations and accountability across the network- Own inbound and outbound operations, including container receiving, put-away, inventory control, picking, packing, and shipping- Oversee transportation logistics and freight execution in partnership with Supply Chain- Establish and manage warehouse KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for executive visibility- Drive network-wide process standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives- Lead operational planning and execution tied to network optimization, including redistribution of product into a new (largest) Georgia facility- Improve labor efficiency, throughput, space utilization, and overall warehouse productivity- Ensure equipment readiness and facility functionality through maintenance planning and capital improvement coordination- Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Sales, Quality, and Customer Support to support business needs- Promote safe work practices and compliance with company and regulatory standardsu00a0Required Skills/AbilitiesProven ability to lead multi-site warehouse and distribution operationsStrong people leadership skills, including experience managing managersAdvanced KPI and operational reporting capability, with strong financial and analytical mindsetDeep understanding of warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and distribution best practicesExperience overseeing transportation/logistics execution and freight flowAbility to standardize processes across multiple locations and drive consistent performanceStrong cross-functional communication and executive-level reporting skills[]{style=
Created: 2026-05-02