Senior Director

19 hours ago

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States Wesco Full time

As the Senior Director - Operations Engineering, you will be responsible for defining the strategy and roadmap for facility design, labor standards, and automation across the distribution network. You will be accountable for integrating physical operations with digital systems to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enable scalable execution aligned with customer, product, and business strategies. You will establish design and automation standards, shapes long-term investment direction, and partners cross-functionally to ensure successful deployment by implementation teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and own the multi-year operations engineering roadmap, aligning automation, labor standards, and facility design with business growth, customer requirements, and segment strategies
  • Create and maintain reusable engineering templates, labor standards, and automation frameworks that ensure scalable, cost-effective rollouts across the network
  • Responsible for developing business cases and ROI models to influence executive investment in automation, labor, and facility design programs
  • Ensure engineered solutions are designed for compatibility with WMS, WES, LMS, and IT systems, enabling orchestration, automation readiness, and future-state scalability
  • Collaborate with Implementation, Network Strategy, Site Ops, and IT to translate standards and designs into successful launches, site readiness, and sustained performance
  • Accountable for evaluating emerging technologies, robotics, and automation approaches, piloting and scaling solutions that strengthen competitiveness and customer service
  • Influence and align executive stakeholders, operations leadership, and technical partners to ensure strategies and designs support enterprise priorities
  • Supervises, coaches, recruits, and mentors direct and indirect reports

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree – Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field required
  • Masters Degree – MBA or advanced technical degree preferred
  • 15 years of progressive leadership in distribution center operations engineering, supply chain optimization, and warehouse design
  • Proven ability to set strategy and deliver large-scale automation and engineering programs across multi-site networks
  • Demonstrated success in building and executing roadmaps that balance cost, service, and scalability
  • Deep warehouse operations expertise: material handling, storage systems, throughput optimization, and best practices
  • Labor management expertise: engineered labor standards, LMS integration, and productivity optimization
  • Advanced business case development: ROI modeling, capital investment proposals, cost-benefit analysis, and executive-level presentations 
  • Expertise in multi-year automation and operations engineering roadmap creation and phased implementation
  • Strong cross-functional leadership across Operations, IT, Finance, and Transformation
  • Skilled in integrating automation with digital systems (WMS, WES, LMS, controls)
  • Executive presence with the ability to influence, align, and engage diverse stakeholder groups
  • Track record of evaluating and scaling emerging automation technologies
  • Ability to travel 25% - 50%

Working Environment: Warehouse - Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment.  The noise level is moderately quiet. Generally well ventilated and well lighted.  Warehouse employees may be exposed to all kinds of weather and may be required to wear protective clothing.  Operates heavy equipment.  Strict safety regulations may be required.
Physical Expectations: Employee required to sit and drive a vehicle to perform their job.

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This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ​

Our Company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.  ​

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today​

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 company.​

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.​

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.  

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