Director Warehousing in Hawthorne

Job Description

Overview

Premier 3PL and freight forwarding company specializing in the transportation of perishable goods, including produce, meat, flowers, seafood, and chocolate. With headquarters in Los Angeles and operations in several locations throughout the US, we manage a sophisticated cold chain logistics network, primarily via air freight, with additional sea and road transport within the US. Our Los Angeles (LAX) facility is a critical hub for receiving, storing, and packing perishables into airline containers for domestic and international shipments, ensuring cold chain integrity throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in warehouse management or logistics operations,
• 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing large-scale cooler facilities for perishables in a 24/7setting.
• Background in freight forwarding or perishable logistics in major US hubs like LAX.
• Understanding of sustainability practices in warehouse operations.

This leader is working directly with the rest of the executive team, reporting to the President, and working with a company that takes pride in top innovative technology!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.