Senior Manager, Distribution Center Operations (Process Improvement)

Job Description We are hiring a Senior Manager of Distribution Operations (Process Improvement) to lead enterprise level operational transformation across Specialty Operations. This is not a traditional PMO, coordination, or governance only role. We are seeking engineering minded, outcome driven leaders who have owned complex operational problems end to end—from diagnosis through design, delivery, and sustained execution—and who can lead teams to deliver scalable, measurable business impact across technology, operations, and training. If your experience is primarily task tracking or status reporting, this role will not be a fit. If you thrive in ambiguity, lead through influence, design future state operating models, and hold teams accountable for results, this role is built for you. What You’ll Do As a Senior Manager, you are accountable for operational outcomes—not just programs or timelines. You will serve as a senior leader and solution owner, responsible for both strategy and execution. Leadership & Team Management Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3 Program Managers, setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and elevating overall delivery maturity Establish standards for execution, problem solving, and stakeholder engagement across the portfolio Act as a senior escalation point—removing barriers, making decisions, and ensuring progress in highly complex environments Operational Strategy & Problem Solving Own the identification and resolution of systemic operational, process, and technology gaps across Specialty Operations, including: Installation and on demand maintenance Logistics, supply chain, and distribution Sales adjacent and quote to cash workflows Lead deep dive diagnostics to understand root causes—not just symptoms—of performance issues Future State Design & Operating Models Design and implement future state processes and operating models that are scalable, compliant, and sustainable, including: End to end process mapping and gap analysis Controls, governance, and compliance considerations Operating rhythms, decision frameworks, and ownership models Technology & Cross Functional Partnership Partner at a senior level with IT, SAP/ERP teams, Operations, and Change Management to: Translate operational strategy into clear system and data requirements Drive technology delivery from concept through deployment Ensure training, adoption, and change execution are embedded—not treated as afterthoughts Serve as the operational voice in technology and product discussions, influencing roadmap decisions Program & Financial Ownership Own complex programs end to end, including: Scope definition, prioritization, and sequencing Financial accountability and business case ownership Timeline, risk, and dependency management KPI definition, benefit realization, and performance tracking Make trade off decisions to balance speed, cost, risk, and long term value Execution & Continuous Improvement Deploy solutions into live operations and own post launch performance Drive continuous improvement cycles to ensure solutions deliver sustained results—not one time wins Act as the single owner of outcomes, ensuring initiatives are fully implemented, adopted, and embedded into operations What Makes This Role Different You own the solution end to end—from problem definition through sustained execution You design and implement operating models, not just document processes You lead both strategy and delivery, operating across product and program models You are accountable for results, not activity Skills and Requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline required 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, process improvement, or engineering driven environments Demonstrated experience leading teams and complex, cross functional initiatives Advanced degree and/or relevant certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, etc.) preferred Core Experience Background as a Process Improvement Engineer, Operations Engineer, or engineering minded Program Leader Hands on experience across both: Product development and systems enablement Project and program delivery (waterfall, agile, or hybrid) Proven ownership of initiatives involving: Supply chain, logistics, or distribution operations Installation or field operations E commerce, sales strategy, or quote to cash workflows Technical & Operational Expertise Deep process improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies) Strong ability to translate operational needs into technology and system requirements Experience working in SAP or ERP adjacent environments Working knowledge of B2B SKU strategy, VMI models, and specialty programs Strong command of KPI ownership, benefits realization, and performance management Business & Execution Acumen Proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes (margin improvement, adoption, service levels, growth) Comfortable owning financial performance, execution risk, and enterprise level decisions Bias toward action—able to drive execution, influence stakeholders, and resolve ambiguity rather than escalating issues Equal Opportunity Statement We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr Insight Global