Steuben Foods Inc. · 4 hours ago
Senior Director, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, and Inventory Management
Elma, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expSteuben Foods Inc. is a company focused on delivering premium aseptic products. They are seeking a Senior Director to optimize warehouse operations and logistics strategies, ensuring compliance with safety and efficiency standards while leading a high-performance team.
Food Production
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building, and change-management skills
Entrepreneurial and continuous-improvement mindset
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
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
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
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
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
Bachelors Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain management or a related field
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
Preferred
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience strongly preferred
International logistics experience a plus
Master's degree preferred
Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments (FDA, USDA, SQF, GFSI, or similar) strongly preferred
Company
Steuben Foods Inc.
At Steuben Foods we handle every stage of production, from research and development to shipping and distribution.
501-1000 employees
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