Director of Warehouse Operations

Houston's Inc. is currently hiring for a Director of Warehouse Operations to lead our warehouse and be a part of our senior leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced warehouse director to join a growing and dynamic company where they can have an integral role and make a large impact on the future of the organization. Come be a part of a collaborative and supportive team, and a company with strong values, good work-life balance, and a great company culture. We want our employees to enjoy coming to work every day!

Position Purpose:

The Director of Warehouse Operations is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, implementation, and management of all warehouse operations systems and infrastructure. This role is critical in managing the receiving, storage, and shipping aspects of the supply chain, ensuring timely and efficient product distribution, maintaining high standards of customer service, improving operational efficiency and safety, and leading cross functional teams to meet business objectives. This is a key leadership position responsible for providing direction for a comprehensive operational forecast which supports the company’s continued growth and goals.

Compensation:

• $130k-135k annual salary
• Discretionary annual bonuses

Benefits:

• Employer-paid medical insurance for employee-only
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, LTD, and EAP for employee-only
• Paid Holidays and untracked vacation time
• 401k with matching up to 6% (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 3%)

Leadership Duties:

• Oversee departmental performance to ensure duties and goals are executed timely, and identify performance and execution roadblocks before they occur and provides solution options.
• Supervise activities of all warehouse staff, and provide regular coaching and growth opportunities for employees to promote a culture of continuous improvement and development.
• Create, maintain, and communicate departmental goals and metrics that align with and support the continued accomplishment of company goals.
• Serve as a member of Houston’s senior leadership team, and collaborate with other senior leaders to build and maintain a long-term operational strategy that aligns with company core values and goals, balancing a growth focus for both employees and business.

Functions or Duties:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the operations team, fostering a high-performance culture in line with our core values.
• Develop operational roadmaps for multi-location company in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Direct and oversee all aspects of warehouse operations for multiple locations, including receiving, shipping, inventory management, warehouse layout, safety, compliance and security; ensure all locations are aligned in standard best practices.
• Work with the President and CFO to establish and manage operational budgets and resources.
• Create and maintain KPI’s. Analyze operational data to track metrics such as order accuracy, warehouse layout efficiency, and product flow.
• Provide regular reports to senior leadership on operational performance, challenges, and achievements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, carriers, and third-party service providers.
• Ensure local and federal government regulatory safety compliance through documentation, training, enforcement, and follow-up: DOT, OSHA, FDA, and Department of Agriculture.
• Direct and oversees all aspects of domestic and international shipping and receiving documentation and compliance.
• Coordinate, maintain, and document all facilities security measures.
• Establish, maintain and update essential business policies through coordination with other departments, including but not limited to product recall process, emergency response program, and food safety.
• Develop, direct and monitor labor and material cost standards for warehouse operations and processes.
• Negotiate to obtain the best rates, product, and services for equipment, supplies, maintenance, and shipping.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Strong organizational, team-building, and leadership skills.
• Ability to produce, analyze, and interpret large amounts of data for the purpose of reporting and decision making processes.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Thorough knowledge of safety practices within a warehouse environment.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, distribution processes, inventory control, and food safety regulations.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of manager-level warehouse operations experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• College degree preferred or equivalent experience in logistics and supply chain management.
• Experience in managing multi-site operations and large-scale teams.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties, this position is frequently required to:

• Stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Lift, load, push, pull, and carry products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Climb stairs or ladders, as well as squatting, kneeling, bending, and reaching at shoulder level.
• Perform repetitive motion.
• Work in environments with exposure to cold, heat, loud noises, and machinery while performing job duties.
• Utilize close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The work involves performing complex tasks with very close accuracy and quality.
• Must be able to pass a non-THC drug test and background check

Essential functions: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel: 10%

Organizational Data:

This position reports to: President.

This position directly supervises: Warehouse Manager and Kansas City DC Assistant Manager.

EEO Statement:

Houston’s Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Houston’s Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Houston’s Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Warehouse management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Wilsonville, OR 97070 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $130,000 - $135,000