Director, Warehouse Operations

Director, Warehouse Operations

Job Code

11087

Job Family

Supply Chain

FLSA Status

Exempt

Mesa Power Solutions is a growth-oriented company, manufacturing and providing superior responsible, reliable, power solutions to industrial markets. We manufacture best-in-class power systems and deliver industry leading service and customer support. We continue to be on the leading edge of generator technology by manufacturing sound attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets in the United States to operate in any climate, and utilizing the best telemetry putting real time information in the hands of all customers.

Mesa strives to create an environment where all employees feel they are safe, respected, that their contributions are valued, and have equal access to growth and development opportunities. We offer our employees competitive base pay and a 401k plan; paid time off for vacation, holidays, birth or adoption of a child, and bereavement; Health, Dental, and Vision insurance where all employee and dependent’s health care premiums are 100% paid for; Employee Assistance Programs; Life insurance, Short and Long term disability insurance, and Critical Health and Accident insurance.

Job Summary

The Director, Warehouse Operations is responsible for leading and optimizing all warehouse and distribution activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. This role provides strategic direction and hands-on leadership across inventory management, labor planning, process improvement, and safety compliance while supporting service level, quality, and financial objectives.

Essential Duties

- Design and implement inventory management, distribution and internal replenishment strategies, optimizing labor, touches, inventory control, configurability and inventory turns while owning labor, operating expense, and capital resource planning across factories, service and repair facilities, and aftermarket sales channels across North America.

- Evaluate existing tools, systems and software; develop business cases, budgets, and implementation timelines for improvement, with significant influence over ERP configuration and enterprise system optimization initiatives.

- Prepare and present inventory performance, financial impacts, and risk assessments to senior leadership, providing strategic insights and recommendations to support enterprise decision-making.

- Monitor and analyze inventory performance metrics and financial KPIs, identifying resource, capacity, and cost optimization opportunities and driving corrective actions aligned to corporate objectives.

- Ensure warehouse operations and resource plans align with broader supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics strategies, budgets, and long-range business forecasts.

- All other duties assigned.

Education

Required

- 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field from an accredited (or equivalent experience).

Preferred

- Graduate Degree - Master’s degree or MBA.

Experience

Required

- 15 years of progressive warehouse or distribution experience with multi-site manufacturing and service environments. Manufacturing experience in industrial setting utilizing lean principles and continuous improvement

- 15 years of progressive leadership experience leading cross-functional leaders, teams and individual contributors in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

- 10 years of demonstrated experience with safety compliance and operational KPIs.

- 10 years of experience improving systems and processes evaluating, implementing and configuring ERP, MES and TMS solutions

- Honorably discharged service veterans are preferred.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Preferred

- Other - Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

- Strong knowledge of Logistics, inventory control, manufacturing and distribution best practices in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

- Deep knowledge of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive positioning to inform strategic planning and operational decision-making.

- Comprehensive understanding of enterprise-level systems, including ERP, MES, and other digital platforms supporting operational scalability and data-driven execution.

- Strong knowledge of organizational design principles, change management methodologies, and financial governance within complex organizations.

- Advanced understanding of risk management frameworks, including operational, financial, and compliance-related risk assessment and mitigation planning.

- Visionary leadership skills with the ability to influence organizational direction, align teams to strategic objectives, and drive enterprise-wide change.

- High-level negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including executive leadership, cross-functional partners, vendors, and external agencies.

- Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership, forecasting, cost control, and financial performance analysis.

- Ability to lead and manage large-scale transformation initiatives, including process optimization and digital transformation efforts.

- Ability to translate market intelligence, competitive insights, and business strategy into executable operational and organizational plans.

- Ability to design and implement organizational structures that support growth, efficiency, and accountability.

- Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively while maintaining operational continuity and regulatory compliance.

- Ability to lead through ambiguity, influence at all organizational levels, and drive sustainable performance improvements.

- Must be able to fluently speak, write, and read in English.

Culture Expectations

- Action-oriented: Self-motivated, problem solver, takes initiative when issues arise, acting quickly and responding accordingly.

- Disciplined: Focused, consistently following through with dedication to achieve high standards even when no one is watching.

- Accountable: Takes ownership and accountability for your actions, good and bad.

- Passionate: Passionate about what they do and who they work for, by bringing enthusiasm and commitment to every task and team.

- Trustworthy: Reliable and honest, building confidence through integrity and consistent performance.

Physical Demands

Constant

Sitting

Talking

Seeing (Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)

Hearing

Use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel

Frequent

Standing

Walking or moving throughout facility

Occasional

Driving

Working Conditions

Frequent

- Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.

- General warehouse working conditions.

Occasional

- Travel is anticipated up to 25%.

Equipment & Software

- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

- Factory MES

- Computer

- Phone

- Microsoft applications

Additional Job Requirements

- Willing to work Monday-Friday (set schedule).

- Will be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours

- Possess a customer focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.

- Willing to travel occasionally.

- Willing to consent to and pass a background check and drug screening.

Supervisory Responsibilities

- 3 or more Direct Reports

Mesa Power Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V