Senior Director of Warehousing & Assembly Operations
hace 3 días
Irving
Senior Director of Warehousing & Assembly Operations About the Role This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role within a successful and growing organization. Dimora Brands continues to expand its footprint, product offerings, and operational capabilities, creating meaningful opportunities for leaders who want to make a lasting impact. The Senior Director of Warehousing & Assembly will lead high-performing teams across a multi-site network. This role offers the ability to directly influence strategy, drive measurable operational improvements, and implement transformative change across the company. For an ambitious operations leader, this position provides significant exposure, executive partnership, and clear opportunities for continued advancement within a thriving organization. About Dimora Brands Dimora Brands is the parent company of industry-leading brands including Hardware Resources, Top Knobs, Wolf Home Products, Atlas Homewares, and Task Lighting. Across our portfolio, we design, engineer, manufacture, and distribute decorative and functional hardware, cabinet organizers, cabinets, wood products, and LED lighting solutions. We proudly stock over 24,000 SKUs and ship same-day from strategically located distribution centers nationwide. Our success is driven by operational excellence, hard work, and a strong commitment to serving manufacturing, showroom, wholesale, retail, and e-commerce customers. At Dimora Brands, we foster a high-performance, team-oriented culture where leaders are empowered to build, innovate, and drive meaningful impact. Position Summary The Senior Director of Warehousing & Assembly is a network-wide operations leader responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and continuous improvement of: • Hardware Resources (warehouse functions/ cabinet assembly), • Top Knobs warehouse network This leader will function as a change agent, building high-performing teams, implementing standardized operating procedures (SOPs), and driving Lean process improvements across the network. This role requires a strong cross-functional partnership with Sales, Customer Service, Product Quality, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to ensure operational alignment and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Network Operations Leadership • Provide strategic and operational leadership for all Dimora Brands warehousing/cabinet assembly and Task Lighting assembly operations., • Lead and develop DC Managers and site leadership teams., • Ensure all facilities are staffed, trained, equipped, and operating within company guidelines and performance expectations., • Serve as escalation point for operational performance gaps and customer service issues. Performance & KPI Accountability • Drive execution across all key performance metrics:, • Safety, • Quality, • Delivery / Service Levels, • Cost Management, • Talent Development, • Establish and monitor standardized scorecards across all sites., • Identify performance gaps and implement corrective action plans with urgency and accountability., • Own and manage regional operating budgets, capital planning, and cost control initiatives. Scope • Leads 10+ locations across the US, • Reports directly to the COO, • Manages a team of 225+ direct and indirect reports Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement • Lead the development, deployment, and compliance of standardized SOPs, playbooks, and best practices across all warehouse and assembly sites., • Drive Lean leadership principles and structured problem-solving processes to eliminate waste and improve productivity., • Lead focused improvement events and cross-functional initiatives., • Ensure strong audit processes are in place to maintain operational discipline and process consistency. Assembly & Value-Added Operations (Task Lighting and NorthPoint Cabinetry) • Oversee assembly/manufacturing workflows to ensure quality, throughput, and efficiency targets are met., • Partner with Product Quality and Engineering to ensure product standards and compliance., • Optimize labor planning, workflow design, and material flow to support scalable growth. Talent Development & Organizational Leadership • Build and sustain a high-performance culture across all distribution and assembly operations., • Assess training and development needs across the network., • Coach and mentor warehouse and operations leaders; develop a strong leadership pipeline., • Identify high-potential talent and create succession planning strategies., • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner closely with Sales to ensure customer expectations and service requirements are met., • Collaborate with Customer Service to quickly resolve order processing errors and service disruptions., • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, and Product Quality to ensure seamless operational flow., • Communicate disruptions, risks, and opportunities to Executive leadership in a timely and solutions-oriented manner. Network Optimization & Growth Support • Support new program launches, warehouse expansions, and facility relocations., • Evaluate network capacity and scalability to support business growth., • Lead technology adoption and warehouse systems improvements., • Provide operational leadership during times of transition or leadership gaps within facilities. What Success Looks Like • A standardized, high-performing warehouse and assembly network operating with consistency and discipline., • Strong safety record and compliance across all facilities., • Improved service levels and reduced order errors., • Measurable cost efficiencies and productivity gains., • Engaged, developed leadership teams with a clear succession pipeline., • A culture of urgency, accountability, and continuous improvement. Qualifications Experience • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, and/or light manufacturing/assembly operations., • Minimum 5+ years leading multiple sites with demonstrated success driving measurable performance improvement., • Experience implementing Lean methodologies and structured problem-solving processes preferred., • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or related field required., • MBA or advanced degree a plus. Skills & Competencies • Strong leadership presence and leadership capability., • Demonstrated ability to lead through change across geographically dispersed teams., • Deep understanding of inventory control, order processing, shipping systems, and warehouse technology., • Strong financial acumen and data-driven decision-making skills., • Lead by example work ethic, • Excellent communication and relationship management skills across multiple organizational levels., • Highly organized and effective in fast-paced, multi-time-zone environments. Additional Information • Based at a Dimora Brands location (Dallas, Bossier, or Branchburg preferred)., • Regular travel to distribution and assembly facilities (approximately 25–40% domestic travel)., • Must conduct all company affairs in a professional and ethical manner., • Post-offer background check and drug screen required.