Director of Cont Improvement - Warehouse & Logistics

Summary

The Director of Continuous Improvement Warehouse and Logistics will direct and oversee all continuous improvement efforts to maximize our warehouses space and flow, optimize our facilities and staffing needs, leverage existing and new technologies in the logistics space, and work cross functionally with plants, engineering, and logistics leadership to drive costs down and efficiencies up.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders to establish both short and long-term business objectives. Identify, develop, and manage strategic business relationships to enable implementation of the corporate growth strategy and new product development initiatives.
• Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize warehousing strategies. Develop and implement protocols and practices to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of strategic initiatives.
• Develop standards, KPI’s and reporting mechanisms to ensure performance improvements.
• Build relationships internally and externally to drive improved performance and establish best practices for warehouse optimization.
• Have a robust internal knowledge base of existing technologies and understanding of industry trends and be on the forefront innovation in the warehouse space.
• Partner with the engineering team on short- or long-term investments on warehousing infrastructure to ensure we are maximizing our capital dollars.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field. Master’s Degree or MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of management experience in Logistics, Engineering or Supply Chain.
• Master communicator to be able to outline vision, implement strategy and sell to the broader organization
• Experience, knowledge and proven success with a food or CPG company.
• Obsession and passion for excellence!
• Strategic thinker and problem solver with excellent business judgment.
• A financial and analytical acumen with experience in setting strategy, leading transformational change and major project management. In addition, experienced in designing and improving business process to increase operational efficiency.
  
  

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com , or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn .

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Compensation Range: $140,000.00 - $210,000.00, plus bonus.