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About the Role

The U.S. AutoForce Senior Director of Warehouse Operations will partner with the Vice President of Operations to lead and optimize a nationwide warehouse network, ensuring operational excellence, scalability, and alignment with business objectives. This leadership role oversees multiple regions, typically managing 6+ regional leaders and 20-40 distribution facilities.

Responsibilities

Supports VP Operations in defining, evaluating, and driving operational goals and strategy, analyzing areas for improvement.
Works cross-functionally to identify and develop strategies for the operations organization's short and long-term needs.
Develops internal capabilities and aligns resources to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
Manages the Operational Excellence team responsible for implementing and standardizing performance metrics across all locations.
Manages the Logistics team responsible for coordinating and optimizing freight moves within the warehouse network.
Partners with the VP on acquisition review and implementation, determining warehouse placement, timing, and size.
Manages the Strategic Growth and Planning team responsible for lease management, market expansion, and incentive negotiation.
Stays current on operational industry trends to ensure U.S. AutoForce remains relevant.
Researches and implements automation to drive efficiencies and minimize costs.
Works with Operation Leaders to set KPIs and leverages data analytics for decision-making and success measurement.
Conducts onsite visits to understand network challenges, drive engagement, and gather feedback.
Inspects operational SOPs with the Center of Excellence Team and holds leaders accountable for results.
Establishes communication plans and channels for effective two-way dialogue between locations and operations functions.
Networks with key vendors and external operational experts, encouraging the team to do the same.
Champions continuous improvement and quality control efforts to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization.
Continuously learns and develops professionally.
Supports corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all company policies.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
15+ years of progressive operations leadership experience, including 10+ years managing multi-site or regional operations.
Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership, budgeting, and cost-per-unit management.
Proven track record of driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, safety, and service metrics at scale.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams to effect change with limited direction.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across Sales, HR, Finance, and executive leadership.
Skilled in change management and organizational development in fast-growing or evolving environments.
Experience leading continuous improvement programs that resulted in quantifiable cost savings, cycle time reduction, or quality gains.
Ability to work in a changing and ambiguous environment, with an entrepreneurial approach.
Ability to use business judgment to effectively prioritize and action requests.
Excellent business judgment, problem-solving, quantitative analysis, and communication executive management skills.
Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require U.S. Venture’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills

Operations leadership
Warehouse network optimization
Operational excellence
Scalability
Business objectives alignment
Cross-functional collaboration
Strategic planning
Resource alignment
Safety improvement
Quality improvement
Productivity improvement
Cost reduction
Performance metrics standardization
Logistics management
Freight optimization
Acquisition review and implementation
Warehouse placement strategy
Lease management
Market expansion
Incentive negotiation
Industry trend analysis
Automation implementation
Data analytics
KPI setting
Onsite operational assessment
SOP inspection
Communication planning
Vendor networking
Continuous improvement
Quality control
Change management
Organizational development
Financial acumen
P&L ownership
Budgeting
Cost-per-unit management
Stakeholder management
Problem-solving
Quantitative analysis
Business judgment

Location

United States
Central region
Western region

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite visits required
Regular travel required

Experience Level

Senior Director
15+ years of progressive operations leadership experience
10+ years managing multi-site or regional operations

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

Highly competitive wages
Annual performance bonus
Healthcare benefits, available your first day on the job
401(k) with Generous Employer Contribution AND Match
Holiday pay
Paid Vacation
Sick time
Holidays
On-the-job training and skill development
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount Programs

About the Company

U.S. AutoForce is a division of U.S. Venture, Inc.
U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

Equal Opportunity

We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.