Sr. Warehouse Operational Excellence Manager

Vertiv is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Warehouse Operational Excellence Sr. Manager to lead the transformation of our warehouse and distribution operations. In this role, you’ll drive performance improvement through process optimization, standardization, and deployment of best-in-class practices across multiple sites. If you're passionate about Lean methodologies, continuous improvement, and making a measurable impact, we want to hear from you.

This position will be located in Westerville, Ohio.

• Design and implement a global Warehouse Operational Excellence strategy.
• Ensure consistent adoption of standardized tools, metrics, and practices across all warehouse and distribution centers.
• Collaborate with site leaders to tailor strategies to local operations while maintaining global alignment.

• Conduct end-to-end process mapping for inbound, storage, inventory, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Identify inefficiencies and harmonize processes across sites.
• Document optimized workflows to ensure clarity, compliance, and consistency.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Operational Excellence Playbook (SOPs, KPIs, audit tools, CI frameworks).
• Lead training and rollout across all sites to ensure full understanding and adoption.
• Continuously refine the playbook based on feedback and evolving business needs.

• Coach site teams in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and cost.
• Use data-driven tools (e.g., root cause analysis, KPI reviews) to prioritize and measure improvements.

• Deliver workshops and training for site leaders and warehouse teams.
• Guide teams through change management to ensure sustainability of improvements.
• Act as a change champion to foster a culture of operational excellence.

• Serve as the operational excellence liaison across sites, sharing insights and coordinating initiatives.
• Conduct regular site visits to audit implementation, identify gaps, and share best practices.
• Establish feedback loops to continuously evolve the operational excellence framework.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.

• 5 or more years in warehouse, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• 2 or more years in a continuous improvement or operational excellence role.
• Proven experience in process mapping, playbook development, and multi-site strategy deployment.

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred).
• Strong data analysis and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Experience in a multi-site warehouse or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with warehouse automation, WMS, and ERP systems.
• Experience implementing operational playbooks across diverse operations.

• Up to 20% travel to warehouse and distribution sites.

the successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:
Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Promote Transparent & Open Communication

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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