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Director of Warehouse Operations | Goodyear

Director of Warehouse Operations | Goodyear

Sterling EngineeringGoodyear, AZ, US
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Job Title : Director of Warehouse Operations

Location : Goodyear, AZ

Target Pay :    $170-175k, 30% bonus, 15% LIA

Travel Requirements : Up to 20%

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K

Requirement : Must have cold storage for food, beverage or related experience

About the Role :

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Warehouse Operations – West  to lead our warehouse operations across the western U.S. region. This role will have full ownership of all aspects of warehousing, including storage, receiving, shipping, inventory control, and third-party logistics (3PL) oversight. You will play a critical role in optimizing our warehouse network, enforcing safety and compliance standards, and driving operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Oversee day-to-day operations across all West zone warehouses, including raw material and finished goods handling.
  • Provide leadership and strategic direction to internal teams and external 3PL partners.
  • Implement standardized processes and align best practices across West and East zones.
  • Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal warehousing and safety regulations.
  • Lead space utilization planning, layout optimization, equipment maintenance, and capital projects.
  • Maintain inventory accuracy through physical counts, audits, and WMS optimization.
  • Manage and develop warehouse and inventory control teams, ensuring proper training and performance.
  • Oversee loading and shipment operations to ensure correct quantities, destinations, and timing.
  • Enforce FIFO and FEFO inventory practices across all locations.
  • Maintain audit-readiness for food safety and operational compliance.
  • Promote and lead continuous improvement events, such as Kaizens, to improve warehouse performance.
  • Build and enhance dashboards and KPIs for warehouse analytics and reporting using tools like Power BI.
  • Support the company’s emergency response protocols and food safety programs.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 7+ years of progressive warehouse and logistics leadership experience.
  • Proven success managing both in-house warehouse teams and 3PL providers.
  • Strong background in WMS systems and operational best practices.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with experience facilitating process improvement events.
  • Analytical and tech-savvy; skilled in data analysis and KPI reporting, preferably in Power BI.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Experience managing budgets, warehouse expansions, and multiple warehouse sites.
  • Food Safety & Quality Responsibilities :

  • Ensure product quality and food safety by promptly reporting issues and adhering to all handling procedures.
  • Identify and correct nonconformities related to safety, processes, or quality systems.
  • Comply with all customer, company, and regulatory food safety standards.
  • Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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