Director of Warehousing
Clemens Food Group, Coldwater, MI, United States
Director of Warehousing
We're building something different in Coldwater. This role leads a high-volume, highly automated warehouse operation that is expanding nearly 3x in size. The focus is not just running a warehouse, it's leading automation, driving performance, and building a strong leadership team in a 24x6 environment. If you've led automated operations and want a role where you can make a real impact, this is worth a conversation. What You'll Own: Lead ~12 leaders and 150200 total employees across multiple shifts Stabilize and optimize new automation systems during ramp-up Drive labor cost, throughput, and on-time performance Ensure leaders use WMS and data daily to run the operation Maintain inventory accuracy, including 3PL oversight Build standard work, accountability, and leadership cadence What We're Looking For: Experience leading operations in an automated warehouse or DC Strong understanding of WMS, metrics, and system-driven performance Track record of developing leaders and improving team performance Comfortable leading in a fast-paced, evolving environment This Role is for You If: You've owned automation, not just worked around it You can step into a startup or ramp environment and bring structure quickly You lead through data, accountability, and clear expectations This Role is NOT for You If: Your background is mostly in manual warehouse operations You prefer stable environments where systems and teams are already built Why This Role: Family-owned company with long-term stability Significant investment in automation and growth Opportunity to lead a transformational operation, not maintain one Application Note: Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim. EEO Statement: It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process, including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
We're building something different in Coldwater. This role leads a high-volume, highly automated warehouse operation that is expanding nearly 3x in size. The focus is not just running a warehouse, it's leading automation, driving performance, and building a strong leadership team in a 24x6 environment. If you've led automated operations and want a role where you can make a real impact, this is worth a conversation. What You'll Own: Lead ~12 leaders and 150200 total employees across multiple shifts Stabilize and optimize new automation systems during ramp-up Drive labor cost, throughput, and on-time performance Ensure leaders use WMS and data daily to run the operation Maintain inventory accuracy, including 3PL oversight Build standard work, accountability, and leadership cadence What We're Looking For: Experience leading operations in an automated warehouse or DC Strong understanding of WMS, metrics, and system-driven performance Track record of developing leaders and improving team performance Comfortable leading in a fast-paced, evolving environment This Role is for You If: You've owned automation, not just worked around it You can step into a startup or ramp environment and bring structure quickly You lead through data, accountability, and clear expectations This Role is NOT for You If: Your background is mostly in manual warehouse operations You prefer stable environments where systems and teams are already built Why This Role: Family-owned company with long-term stability Significant investment in automation and growth Opportunity to lead a transformational operation, not maintain one Application Note: Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim. EEO Statement: It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process, including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.