What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Operational Excellence Manager position at Vertiv?
Job Description
Vertiv is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Warehouse Operational Excellence Manager to lead the transformation of our warehouse and distribution operations. In this role, you’ll drive performance improvement through process optimization, standardization, and deployment of best-in-class practices across multiple sites. If you're passionate about Lean methodologies, continuous improvement, and making a measurable impact, we want to hear from you.
This position will be located in Westerville, Ohio.
What You’ll Do
🚀 Operational Excellence Strategy & Deployment
🎓 Education
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
About Us
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
About The Team
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
Vertiv is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Warehouse Operational Excellence Manager to lead the transformation of our warehouse and distribution operations. In this role, you’ll drive performance improvement through process optimization, standardization, and deployment of best-in-class practices across multiple sites. If you're passionate about Lean methodologies, continuous improvement, and making a measurable impact, we want to hear from you.
This position will be located in Westerville, Ohio.
What You’ll Do
🚀 Operational Excellence Strategy & Deployment
- Design and implement a global Warehouse Operational Excellence strategy.
- Ensure consistent adoption of standardized tools, metrics, and practices across all warehouse and distribution centers.
- Collaborate with site leaders to tailor strategies to local operations while maintaining global alignment.
- Conduct end-to-end process mapping for inbound, storage, inventory, picking, packing, and shipping.
- Identify inefficiencies and harmonize processes across sites.
- Document optimized workflows to ensure clarity, compliance, and consistency.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive Operational Excellence Playbook (SOPs, KPIs, audit tools, CI frameworks).
- Lead training and rollout across all sites to ensure full understanding and adoption.
- Continuously refine the playbook based on feedback and evolving business needs.
- Coach site teams in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
- Lead cross-functional projects to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and cost.
- Use data-driven tools (e.g., root cause analysis, KPI reviews) to prioritize and measure improvements.
- Deliver workshops and training for site leaders and warehouse teams.
- Guide teams through change management to ensure sustainability of improvements.
- Act as a change champion to foster a culture of operational excellence.
- Serve as the operational excellence liaison across sites, sharing insights and coordinating initiatives.
- Conduct regular site visits to audit implementation, identify gaps, and share best practices.
- Establish feedback loops to continuously evolve the operational excellence framework.
🎓 Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 5 years in warehouse, distribution, or supply chain operations.
- 2 years in a continuous improvement or operational excellence role.
- Proven experience in process mapping, playbook development, and multi-site strategy deployment.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred).
- Strong data analysis and project management capabilities.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Experience in a multi-site warehouse or distribution environment.
- Familiarity with warehouse automation, WMS, and ERP systems.
- Experience implementing operational playbooks across diverse operations.
- Up to 20% travel to warehouse and distribution sites.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
About Us
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
About The Team
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.