Senior Director, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, and Inventory Management at Steuben Foods

Elma, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Warehouse Management Systems, Inventory Control, ERP Platforms, Aseptic Handling, Food Safety, Logistics Strategy, Transportation Management, Third-Party Logistics, Analytical Skills, Financial Acumen, OSHA Compliance, Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management, Leadership, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Senior Director, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, and Inventory Management Equipment/Training Knowledge: * Deep understanding of warehouse management systems, inventory control methodologies, and ERP platforms. * Strong working knowledge of aseptic, food safety, sanitation, traceability, and lot control requirements. * Expertise in logistics strategy, transportation management, and third-party logistics partnerships. * Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into action. * Knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA requirements, and best practices in warehouse and transportation operations. * Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience strongly preferred. * International logistics experience a plus. * Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building, and change-management skills. * Entrepreneurial and continuous-improvement mindset. Work Specifications – Responsibilities: Warehouse Operations: * Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize warehouse operations, including inventory management, order fulfillment and shipping/receiving. * Ensure accurate, compliant storage and handling of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, including strict adherence to food safety, allergen control, and traceability standards. * Establish, monitor, and improve KPIs including inventory accuracy, order accuracy, productivity, on-time shipment, and safety performance. * Lead inventory optimization strategies to minimize stock-outs, aged inventory, and obsolescence while supporting production and customer service needs. * Partner with Planning and Procurement to ensure accurate forecasting, material availability, and inventory turns. * Oversee cycle counting programs and physical inventories to ensure system accuracy and audit readiness. * Manage warehouse budgets, capital investments, labor strategies, and resource allocation. * Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, company policies, and best-in-class safety standards. * Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and technology solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability. Logistics: * Develop and maintain an enterprise logistics strategy supporting domestic and international distribution of aseptic products. * Lead carrier and 3PL strategy, including selection, contract negotiation, performance management, and continuous optimization. * Ensure transportation solutions align with manufacturing schedules, customer requirements, and food safety standards. * Provide visibility and communication on shipments, delivery performance, delays, and exceptions. * Build resilient logistics plans that account for seasonality, peak demand, and business growth. * Drive logistics cost management and productivity initiatives while maintaining service excellence. Financial and Risk Management: * Analyze warehousing logistics costs, identifying and executing opportunities for sustainable cost reduction. * Develop and maintain risk mitigation and business continuity plans to protect supply chain operations. * Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial governance standards. Team Management & Development: * Provide visible, hands-on leadership across all warehouse and logistics teams. * Build a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. * Establish clear performance expectations, conduct regular coaching and performance reviews, and develop succession plans. * Champion training, development, and knowledge-building across teams to support long-term organizational capacity. Leadership Expectations: * Model values of quality, integrity, innovation, and operational excellence. * Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership in shaping the future of the company’s supply chain. * Continuously seek ways to improve systems, processes, and team effectiveness in support of the company's mission to deliver premium aseptic products to customers nationwide. Education/Prerequisite Requirements: * Bachelors Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain management or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. * 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse operations, logistics, and inventory management, preferably within food, beverage, or aseptic manufacturing environments. * Demonstrated success managing complex, high-volume operations. * Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments (FDA, USDA, SQF, GFSI, or similar) strongly preferred. Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 Steuben Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

This role involves developing and executing strategic plans to optimize all warehouse operations, including inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping/receiving, while ensuring strict compliance with food safety and traceability standards. The director will also develop and maintain the enterprise logistics strategy, manage carrier/3PL relationships, and oversee all financial and risk management aspects of warehousing and logistics.