HarperCollins Publishers · 2 months ago
Vice President, Warehouse Operations (Brownsburg, IN Onsite)
Brownsburg, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expHarperCollins Publishers is seeking an accomplished and strategic Vice President of Warehouse Operations to lead the launch and ongoing operations of their new supply chain logistics facility. This role involves overseeing all operational functions and managing a large team to enhance fulfillment capacity and improve efficiency.
BooksEducationPrintingPublishing
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and vision for the launch and ongoing operations of a 1.6 million-square-foot, 24/7 distribution facility
Oversee the design and implementation of warehouse processes including receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, inventory management
Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team of approximately 400 logistics employees, including managers, supervisors, and hourly associates
Implement and optimize advanced warehouse management and workforce management systems to maximize productivity, efficiency, and accuracy
Partner with senior leadership to align warehouse operations with broader business objectives, including service-level targets, cost control, sustainability, and scalability
Strategically plan future growth, analyze capacity, capital requirements, forecasts, business objectives and organizational processes
Drive adoption of cutting-edge automation and technology solutions to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and streamline operations
Ensure compliance with all OSHA, safety, regulatory, and company policies, establishing a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Develop and manage budgets, capital projects, and resource allocation to meet operational and financial goals
Build strong cross-functional partnerships with the People Team, IT, Finance and other business units to ensure seamless startup and ongoing operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in large-scale warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment operations, with at least 5 years at a senior level
Demonstrated success launching or scaling high-volume distribution facilities, including startup operations
Strong expertise in warehouse management systems, workforce management systems, and labor planning
Deep knowledge of warehousing, and distribution best practices
Strong financial acumen and budgeting skills
Strong analytical/problem solving skills to solve complex problems, generate ideas, and develop creative solutions
Proven ability to leverage technology and automation to drive efficiency and improve supply chain performance
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of salaried and hourly employees
Experience managing large-scale workforces (400+ employees) in a 24/7, high-volume environment
Benefits
Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
Variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits
"elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce
Company
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins Publishers is the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Charlie Redmayne
CEO, HarperCollins UK
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Lisa Sharkey
SVP, Publisher Harper Influence at HarperCollins
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