Warehouse Operational Excellence Manager presso Vertiv Group Corporation

Key Responsibilities:
1. Operational Excellence Strategy & Deployment
Lead the design and implementation of the Warehouse Operational Excellence strategy across all warehouse and distribution centers.
Ensure consistent deployment and adoption of standardized practices, tools, and metrics at each site.
Partner with site leaders to localize and embed strategy into daily operations while maintaining alignment with global standards.
2. Process Mapping & Standardization
Conduct end-to-end process mapping of warehouse operations including inbound, storage, inventory, picking, packing, and shipping.
Identify inefficiencies and areas for harmonization across sites.
Define and document optimized processes, ensuring clarity, compliance, and consistency across the network.
3. Best Practices Playbook
Develop and maintain a comprehensive Operational Excellence Playbook covering SOPs, KPIs, audit tools, and continuous improvement frameworks.
Lead the rollout and training of the playbook across all sites to ensure full understanding and implementation.
Monitor playbook adoption and refine based on feedback and evolving business needs.
4. Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives
Lead and coach site teams in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to foster a continuous improvement mindset.
Drive cross-functional improvement projects aimed at improving efficiency, quality, safety, and cost.
Use data-driven approaches (e.g., root cause analysis, process audits, and KPI reviews) to prioritize and measure improvement initiatives.
5. Training, Coaching & Change Management
Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops for site leaders and warehouse staff.
Coach teams through change management processes to ensure sustainability of improvements.
Act as a change champion to reinforce an operational excellence culture.
6. Multi-Site Collaboration & Support
Act as the operational excellence liaison across sites, sharing insights, tracking progress, and coordinating initiatives.
Conduct regular site visits to audit implementation, identify gaps, and share best practices.
Establish a feedback loop across facilities to continually evolve and enhance the operational excellence framework.
 

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
5+ years of experience in warehouse, distribution, or supply chain operations, with at least 2 years in a continuous improvement or operational excellence role.
Demonstrated 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 skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience:
Experience in a multi-site warehouse or distribution environment.
Familiarity with warehouse automation, WMS, and ERP systems.
Experience implementing operational playbooks in a standardized yet flexible way across diverse operations.
 

Travel Requirements:

Up to 20%

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

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

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

OUR BEHAVIORS

• 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

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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