Job Description

Regional Director of Warehouse & Distribution - Food & Beverage

Vaco is Conducting a Search for a Regional Director of Warehouse & Distribution - Food & Beverage

Vaco is proud to partner with a leading national organization in the food and beverage manufacturing sector to identify a dynamic Regional Director of Warehouse & Distribution - Food & Beverage. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead multi-site operations, drive cost optimization, and implement safety and efficiency improvements across multiple distribution centers. Exact client details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Location: ONSITE in Palm Beach County OR Dade County, with 50% travel to multiple distribution centers in South Florida. (This role requires on-site presence in either Palm Beach County or Miami-Dade County with travel up to 50 percent between distribution centers across Southwest and Southeast Florida.)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Target total compensation: ~$150K
• Competitive benefits package and significant career growth opportunities within a large-scale organization.

About the Role

This is a high-impact leadership position overseeing multi-site warehouse and distribution operations , ensuring safety, cost control, and operational excellence . The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with a background in site leadership, logistics, and cost management within a high-volume food or beverage manufacturing warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee multi-site food & beverage warehouse & distribution operations , ensuring efficiency, cost management, and continuous improvement.
• Drive cost optimization through labor cost management, transportation efficiencies, and inventory control strategies.
• Develop and implement safety-first initiatives , ensuring OSHA, DOT, and EHS compliance across all locations.
• Lead continuous improvement programs to enhance productivity, minimize waste, and improve on-time delivery metrics.
• Establish data-driven performance metrics for warehouse and fleet operations, ensuring operational excellence and accountability.
• Engage and develop site leadership teams , fostering a culture of performance, safety, and cost-conscious decision-making.
• Partner with senior leadership, supply chain teams, and logistics providers to streamline distribution operations.
• Travel up to 50% to oversee warehouse sites throughout Southeast and Southwest Florida, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement standardization efforts.

What We're Looking For:

• 7+ years of leadership experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or distribution (must be in food or beverage manufacturing ).
• Proven track record in cost control and warehouse efficiency improvements.
• Deep understanding of OSHA, DOT, and EHS compliance in a warehouse/distribution setting.
• Strong experience in multi-site operations and site leadership.
• Hands-on experience managing fleet operations, warehouse staff, and distribution logistics.
• Ability to analyze data, implement KPIs, and drive business results.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute short-term and long-term operational improvements.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

This is a career-defining leadership opportunity to join a high-growth organization and take ownership of high-performing food and beverage warehouse and distribution operations . If you're a results-driven logistics and operations leader with experience in food or beverage manufacturing , we'd love to hear from you.

Exact company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

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