Director, Warehouse Optimization and Automation

About the role

Saputo, a top 10 global dairy processor, is hiring a Director of Warehouse Optimization and Automation in Milwaukee. As a key member of the Warehousing Team, the role leads the strategic development and execution of optimization projects across an internal network of more than 25 warehouse locations nationwide, and feeds key input into the Supply Chain strategy. It identifies and implements opportunities that improve safety, labor efficiency, space utilization, automation and overall operational performance.

Key responsibilities

• Cultivate strong cross-functional partnerships and collaboration to drive strategic warehouse optimization initiatives.
• Develop and lead automation and network optimization projects, including AS/RS, AGVs/AMRs, robotics, AI-enabled systems and advanced material handling solutions, aligned to divisional supply chain strategy.
• Communicate complex automation and network strategies clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of large-scale automation initiatives, from opportunity identification and business case development through implementation, change management and benefit realization.
• Build and present executive-level capital and operating business cases, including ROI, risk, scalability and multi-year roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional, multi-site teams and external partners to deliver complex automation, consolidation and transformation initiatives on time and within scope.
• Partner with Plant Managers and site leadership to champion enterprise change and ensure adoption of automation initiatives.
• Reinforce standardized project management, continuous improvement tools and governance across the Supply Chain network.
• Oversee project resources, including internal stakeholders and external contractors, and manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple projects.

Required profile

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in project management, warehouse and/or site operations.
• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time.
• Demonstrated leadership focused on team development and empowerment.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to build and present capital expense business cases.
• Proven ability to handle multiple coinciding priorities and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint.

What we offer

• Salary range of $126,510 - $169,685, varying with experience, education, skills and training.
• Development opportunities and meaningful compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community through Saputo products.