Director, Regional Operations - Houston, TX.

Strategic Leader for General Managers

We are seeking a strong, strategic leader based in the Houston, TX area to oversee multiple General Managers. This individual will bring a supportive leadership style, act as an active listener, and guide teams through change management initiatives to drive continuous improvement and deliver positive, measurable outcomes across multiple sites.

Provide strategic direction and operational support for facilities within a small to medium geographic region. Coordinate with facility leadership to ensure they are equipped to meet established goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, recruit, train, and develop high-performing General Managers while providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback to ensure optimal productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Develop and execute annual strategic plans for warehouse operations, aligning with organizational goals and performance targets.
• Manage Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibilities, annual budgeting, and capital asset allocation across designated cost centers.
• Partner with the Regional Vice President of Sales to design and drive sales strategies that meet or exceed growth and profitability targets.
• Collaborate with local and national sales teams to support marketing initiatives and achieve volume, revenue, and operational objectives.
• Champion Lean principles to foster continuous improvement and operational excellence across facility leadership teams and the broader region.
• Establish and maintain inventory control standards in alignment with corporate policies and industry best practices.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, sanitation, and compliance protocols across all operational activities.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant operations experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive senior-level operations management experience, ideally within the supply chain, logistics, or a related industry.
• Proven track record in developing and executing strategic plans, including budgeting, performance management, and SOP implementation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop, track, and evaluate operational metrics and KPIs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant business software.
• Effective communicator with the ability to lead discussions, deliver presentations, and convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems in dynamic environments and navigate ambiguity with confidence.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% as needed.
• Comfortable working in environments ranging from -20°F/-25°C (cold storage) to 100°F/37°C (dry storage), with appropriate PPE provided.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 lbs; weight requirements may vary by facility.
• Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels, including occasionally loud conditions.

Why Lineage? This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.