Senior Director of Distribution Center Operations - East RegionSalary: $200,000-$220,000Location: Advance, NCTravel: up to 50%We're not looking for someone to sit in meetings and delegate. We need a proven operator who has led multiple high-volume distribution centers, rolled up their sleeves, and driven tactical execution tied directly to metrics. This role demands someone who understands the grind of operations-labor management, throughput, cost per unit, fill rate, safety, shipping accuracy-and knows how to move the needle at scale.What You'll Do:Own the operational performance of several large-scale distribution and fulfillment centers (300K to 1.5M sq. ft.), each processing $12-$21 million in product weekly.Build, lead, and mentor site leadership teams-develop talent and drive accountability.Establish and enforce operational discipline tied to productivity, safety, accuracy, and cost KPIs.Travel extensively across the East to work side-by-side with your teams, not from behind a desk.Design and execute plans for efficiency gains, process improvements, and network scalability.Lead through data-apply Lean and Continuous Improvement to root out waste and improve throughput.Ensure WMS and warehouse technologies are fully leveraged to optimize performance.What You Bring:12+ years leading multiple distribution centers (this is non-negotiable)Experience running complex ops across various geographies with P&L responsibilityDeep tactical knowledge in labor planning, inventory control, order fulfillment, and transportation alignmentTrack record of implementing and sustaining operational excellence at scaleFluent in WMS platforms, continuous improvement, and warehouse KPIsBachelor's in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field-or equivalent experienceThis role is for a high-level operator who leads from the floor, not from a distance. If you haven't owned multiple sites and personally driven performance improvements, this role isn't the fit.Who We AreAt Ashley, we're more than a business…we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who wont coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Thats why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.Ready to grow? You've come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a "Growth Mindset", and once you join our team, you'll learn from the best in the business.Apply today and find your home at Ashley!Benefits We OfferHealth, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday offGenerous Employee Discount on home furnishingsProfessional Development OpportunitiesAshley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical TourismTelehealth401(k) and Profit SharingLife InsuranceOur Core ValuesHonesty & IntegrityPassion, Drive, DisciplineContinuous Improvement/Operational ExcellenceDirty FingernailGrowth FocusedTo learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:Corporate Social ResponsibilityThis position is classified as safety-sensitive; therefore, successful completion of a drug screening is required as a condition of employment.