Senior Director, Operations - Regional CA

Senior Director, Operations – Regional CA (Exol)

Join Exol and play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing operational performance across warehouse facilities.

Exol is pioneering warehousing-as-a-service, offering outsourced operations and specialized automated solutions, focusing on the efficient movement of goods across wholesale, retail, and merchandising sectors. Exol is an independently managed joint venture between Symbotic and Softbank.

We are seeking a Senior Director of Operations to lead and oversee the performance of a $200-300M revenue warehouse, with potential future regional sites. The role requires strategic direction, full P&L responsibility, and leadership of operations managers managing both conventional and automated facilities.

• Provide strategic leadership for a key hub warehouse and potential additional regional sites, ensuring alignment with Exol’s goals.
• Assume full responsibility for the P&L of site(s) within the region.
• Drive operational excellence across all locations, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and meet productivity, quality, and sustainability goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operations managers and their direct reports across multiple locations.
• Develop and implement long‑term operational strategies to improve performance, optimize resources, and drive growth.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and compliance standards across all sites.
• Oversee vendor relationships and procurement for all sites, negotiating contracts and SLAs.
• Oversee integration and optimization of automated systems and warehouse technologies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and report on operational performance, financial results, and KPIs to the executive team.
• Lead sustainability initiatives across all sites.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field;
  Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in operations management within logistics, warehousing, or supply chain, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple sites or regions.
• Proven ability to lead large teams across multiple locations.
• Extensive experience in managing P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and driving financial performance.
• Expertise in managing both conventional and automated warehouse operations.
• Strong project management skills; PMP or similar certifications a plus.
• Experience in overseeing warehouse automation technologies and integrating them into traditional operations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to negotiate with vendors and manage supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and warehouse management software (WMS).
• Passion for sustainability and environmentally conscious practices in logistics.
• Results‑oriented with a proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Up to 25% travel may be required.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and ability to drive or fly to client locations.
• Responsible for managing expenses on a credit card, reimbursed bi‑weekly.
• Frequent walking and reaching required.
• PPE required on construction sites: hard hat, safety vest, steel‑toed boots, goggles, ear protection, fall protection.
• May work in temperatures ranging from 32°F to 105°F and under various environmental conditions.

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its AI‑powered robotic and software platform, transforming the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers.

Perris, CA

The base range for this position is $ – $. Compensation may vary based on knowledge and experience. The total package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO, and other benefits.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

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