Lead plant logistics and warehouse operations: design and optimize warehouse layout, ensure inventory transaction accuracy (D365/ERP), manage material flow to production, arrange transportation, implement cycle count programs and scanning/RFID, build and coach multi-site teams, drive Lean continuous improvement, and maintain safety/OSHA compliance.
Butcher Power Products (BPP) designs and manufactures mission‑critical and industrial power solutions for essential infrastructure nationwide. Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, our teams collaborate closely across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to build reliable, high‑quality systems and take pride in delivering work that truly matters.
Position Summary
The Director of Logistics is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the plant's internal logistics and warehouse operations. This role owns the physical design and layout of the warehouse, the transactional integrity of inventory movements (receiving, put-away, and goods issue accuracy), the flow of materials from the warehouse to production lines, and the transportation of products to our customers.
The Director will build, coach, and lead a high-performing multi-site team that reliably supports uninterrupted production.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a blend of operational discipline, systems/process expertise, and people management in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Layout & Design
• Design and continuously optimize the physical layout of the warehouse to maximize storage density, throughput, and safety, including racking configuration, slotting strategy, and flow paths.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Safety teams to align warehouse layout with production line requirements and material presentation needs (e.g., point-of-use storage, line-side kitting areas).
• Lead or oversee warehouse expansion, reconfiguration, or relocation projects as the business grows.
Inventory Transactions & Systems Control
• Own the accuracy and timeliness of all inventory transactions: receiving, put-away, goods issue, transfers, and returns within the D365 ERP system.
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each transaction type to ensure data integrity between physical inventory and system records.
• Serve as the warehouse subject matter expert on the D365 ERP system, partnering with IT/Systems teams on enhancements, upgrades, and issue resolution.
• Drive adoption of scanning, barcoding, or RFID technologies to improve transaction accuracy and reduce manual entry errors.
• Develop and lead a cycle count program that achieves and sustains high inventory accuracy targets (99%+ accuracy), reducing reliance on disruptive full physical inventories.
• Own key inventory KPIs and report performance to plant and operations leadership.
Material Flow to Production
• In coordination with Material Planning and Production teams, design and manage material replenishment strategies (kanban, min/max, pull systems) that ensure production lines never experience material shortages or line-down events.
• Coordinate closely with Production Planning, Scheduling, and Manufacturing leadership to align material delivery with production schedules and takt time.
• Optimize point-of-use delivery routes, staging areas, and line-side inventory levels to balance space, cost, and service level.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for any material flow disruptions affecting production.
Transportation
• Lead the arrangement of outbound freight and logistics to deliver on time to the customer.
• Responsible for between-site shipping and logistics to ensure flow of materials to final assembly.
Team Leadership
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors, leads, and associates across all shifts, building a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Establish staffing plans, shift schedules, and labor standards to meet production and shipping demands cost-effectively.
• Conduct performance management, training, and development planning for the warehouse team.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety standards (forklift operation, material handling, ergonomics).
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma principles (5S, standard work, value stream mapping) to drive measurable improvements in accuracy, throughput, cost, and safety.
• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Purchasing/Procurement, Planning, and Engineering to support overall plant performance.
Qualifications
Required Qualifcaitons
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 8+ years of progressive warehouse/materials management experience in a manufacturing environment, including 3+ years in a leadership role overseeing multiple supervisors or teams.
• Demonstrated experience with warehouse layout design and reconfiguration projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with ERP/WMS transactions (receiving, put-away, goods issue, cycle counting) — D365 experience strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with implementing cycle count programs within a warehouse setting.
• Experience supporting a production/manufacturing environment with kitting and line-side material delivery.
Preferred
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar.
• Experience with automated material handling equipment or WMS implementations.
• Experience in a production line manufacturing environment.
Core Competencies
• Strategic Logistics & Warehouse Leadership
• Inventory Management & Transactional Integrity
• Warehouse Layout Design & Optimization
• Material Flow & Production Support
• Transportation & Distribution Management
• ERP/WMS Systems Expertise (D365 Preferred)
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Cycle Count Programs & Inventory Accuracy
• Data Analysis & Operational Decision Making
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration
• Team Development, Coaching & Performance Management
• Project Management & Process Improvement
• Operational Excellence & KPI Management
• Safety Leadership & OSHA Compliance
• Change Management & Execution
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
• Primarily based on the warehouse floor within an active manufacturing plant; requires regular walking, standing, and movement throughout the facility.
• Occasional lifting up to 25-50 lbs.
• Exposure to a typical industrial/manufacturing environment (noise, temperature variation, forklift and equipment traffic).
The base pay range for this role is $170,000 – $200,000 per year.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Butcher Power Products is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Compensation ranges are provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
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