About Our Client

Our client is  a premier, 100-year-old employee-owned technology distributor and supply chain partner that has successfully evolved from a traditional wholesale model into a multi-faceted logistics powerhouse. By combining their deep industry roots with cutting-edge e-commerce fulfillment and third-party logistics (3PL) solutions, they manage complex client accounts under rigorous customer SLAs. Completely empowered by the employee co-owners, fostering a collaborative culture focused on long-term growth, sustainable business practices, and community impact.

The Opportunity

This is a transformative leadership opportunity to take complete operational ownership of a prominent distribution center currently navigating a strategic recovery and scaling phase. As the Director, you will step into an operation poised for massive expansion, with plans to scale the workforce from 150 to approximately 300 employees over the next two years. This role is designed for a builder who wants to move away from daily production work and focus on building sustainable systems, instilling foundational process discipline, and developing next-generation leaders. You will have the unique challenge of stabilizing a critical facility while paving a direct career path toward future senior executive leadership opportunities.

The Location

The position is fully onsite and located in Newnan, Georgia, situated roughly 25 minutes south of the Atlanta Airport. This vibrant and growing region offers an exceptional quality of life and is highly accessible from many desirable Atlanta suburbs. Located within a critical southeastern logistics corridor, the facility provides an ideal hub for a leader rooted in the local area who understands the regional market dynamics and traffic realities. Expect about 10% travel as needed.

What You Will Do

• Lead all day-to-day distribution center operations to achieve service, productivity, inventory, safety, and financial objectives.
• Establish and maintain a strong operating rhythm, performance management process, and culture of accountability.
• Develop, coach, and mentor a multi-level leadership team, including Senior Operations Managers, Operations Managers, and Supervisors.
• Drive KPI performance through data-driven decision making, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own facility-level financial performance, budgeting, labor planning, and cost management.
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, HR, Finance, Transportation, Inventory Control, and Customer-facing teams.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support customer satisfaction by ensuring operational execution meets service expectations and commitments.
• Build succession plans and develop future leaders within the operation.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of senior operational leadership experience within distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, 3PL, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Experience leading operational improvement, stabilization, or transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing operational KPIs, productivity, inventory, labor, and service performance.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including budget and P&L responsibility.
• Experience operating in fast-paced, high-volume environments with measurable performance objectives.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Why Join the Team?

Our client offers an incredible opportunity to participate directly in the financial success of the business through a lucrative Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a comprehensive 401k structure. The commitment to the employee co-owners is reflected in an extensive benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition assistance, gym reimbursements, and an employee purchase program. By joining the team, you will enter a supportive, collaborative environment that avoids short-term fixes, choosing instead to reward dedicated leaders who deliver lasting operational excellence and complete business transformations.

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About Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search is a leading provider of Contingent Workforce Solutions, Executive Search, Leadership and Individual Contributor hiring, empowering businesses to achieve their strategic objectives through expert talent acquisition. Our specialties include sales, marketing, finance/accounting and operations hiring. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of market trends, Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search helps organizations build high-performing teams and navigate complex workforce challenges. Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search specializes in U.S. Hiring for Global Businesses.