Our client is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Director Consultant to help establish and build out its new distribution center in Edison, New Jersey.
This is an opportunity for a hands-on operations leader who knows how to turn operational goals into effective warehouse processes. Over a six- to nine-month engagement, you will help create the structure, procedures, and leadership foundation needed for long-term success.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the facility’s operational readiness and develop a prioritized plan for establishing effective warehouse operations.
- Design and implement processes for receiving, put-away, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, shipping, and returns.
- Develop clear standard operating procedures, training materials, and operational documentation.
- Evaluate warehouse layout, product flow, storage practices, and space utilization to identify improvements.
- Establish inventory controls that support accuracy, product integrity, and accountability.
- Define performance metrics and reporting routines to track productivity, order accuracy, service levels, and operating costs.
- Assess staffing needs, team structure, and leadership responsibilities, providing recommendations to support the operation.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to align warehouse processes with business needs and available systems.
- Establish safe working practices and support compliance with applicable requirements and company standards.
- Identify operational risks and resolve issues that could affect the facility’s launch, performance, or ability to grow.
- Help define the permanent warehouse leadership role and participate in candidate assessment and selection.
- Support a smooth transition to the permanent leader through documentation, training, and knowledge transfer.
Qualifications
- Significant warehouse or distribution center leadership experience at the senior manager or director level.
- Demonstrated experience launching, building out, transitioning, or substantially improving warehouse operations.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse workflows, inventory management, fulfillment, staffing, and operational performance.
- Experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures and measurable performance expectations.
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems and inventory reporting tools.
- Ability to move between operational planning and hands-on execution.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.
- Experience hiring, assessing, or developing warehouse leaders.
- Availability to commit to a six- to nine-month assignment in Edison, NJ.
What Success Looks Like
By the end of the engagement, the distribution center will have documented operating processes, clear performance measures, effective inventory controls, and a defined team structure. The consultant will help position the permanent warehouse leader to take ownership of an operation built for sustained performance.
We welcome experienced operations leaders interested in applying their expertise to a defined consulting engagement.
Warehouse Operations Director – Fractional/Consultant
Location:
Edison, NJ
Assignment Duration:
6–9 months
Compensation:$2,800-$3,300 / week
Engagement Type:
Fractional/ Consulting
The description above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.
While PCG appreciates all applicants, only those qualified will be contacted. Thank you for your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
If you believe you are a great candidate for this position, and the salary listed does not meet your expectations, we would still love to speak to you! PCG, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. PCG and our clients may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for additional compensation including incentive pay, discretionary bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, details of which will be provided during the hiring process.
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