Director-OPS & Execution

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time. About the Position The Director – Ops & Execution is a key onsite leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence across a multi-customer distribution campus through automation, inventory optimization, data analytics, labor management, and continuous improvement. This position provides strategic leadership for workflow management and automated solutions, including AutoStore, RTP, IMA, and other emerging technologies, ensuring efficient, scalable operations that support current and future customer needs. Functions Leads the design, development and implementation of programs, processes and strategies tailored to meet goals and objectives of business unit. Leads campus-wide inventory control and slot optimization strategies Supports budgeting and forecasting processes Partners with operations leadership to identify data-driven business solutions that improve productivity, service, and financial performance As the campus subject matter expert for Labor Management Systems (LMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), and workflow optimization, the Director will ensure technology, processes, and people are aligned to achieve operational goals Leader will champion the Kenco Operating System (KOS) by driving standard work, performance management, accountability routines, visual management, and continuous improvement efforts across the campus. This role serves as the bridge between Operations, Inventory, Technology, Engineering, Automation, and Analytics, ensuring the campus is positioned for sustained growth, innovation, and operational excellence. Provides consultative services to the business unit regarding organization structure, talent and growth opportunities. Plans and leads short- and long-term planning for programs, processes and systems that will further develop the organization. Partners with HR on identification of training programs and organization structure alignment, to ensure consistency across the organization Manages people and other resources that provide operation and safety training to the business unit Prepares budgetary recommendations that meet business unit goals and provide for effective management of resources. Analyses customer information and makes recommendations regarding account management, assignment and growth opportunities. Assists with the facilitation and coaching of managers regarding development methods and tools. Manages the development planning process for managers and emerging leaders. Manage special projects as identified and or directed. Provides reporting on service levels, forecasting, account assignment and segmentation Analyze and make changes to workflow of reporting processes Ensures that data used to make business decisions is clean and accurate Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field, required. MBA and/or Masters’ degree in Business, Communications, Change Management or related field, preferred. 5 – 7 years’ experience in the transportation or 3PL/Distribution industry required 5 – 7 years as a people leader required 3 – 5 years with customer relationship and change management experience required Experience with manufacturing continuous improvement strategies such as, LEAN, 6-Sigma and related. Includes experience in advanced phases of application. LSS Gree…

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