Director, Americas Distribution & Logistics Operations

Libbey’s Director, Americas Distribution & Logistics Operations is a strategic leadership position.

This role will oversee and optimize all aspects of distribution center (DC) operations within the Americas region (USA and Mexico).

This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, achieving financial targets, and implementing network-wide strategies.

This position ensures that each DC in their portfolio delivers exceptional performance, adapts to market changes, and contributes to the company's overall success.

This position requires a seasoned leader with expertise in managing large-scale distribution networks and a forward-thinking approach to e-commerce logistics.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Strategic Leadership



* Define corporate distribution strategies and support deployment in the Americas region.


* Set Americas KPIs aligned with network-wide objectives


* Continuously assess Americas capacity vs.

demand, recommending expansions or consolidations


* Accountable of S&S cost in the Americas P&L


* Champion innovation, piloting new technologies

Operational Excellence


* Monitor daily performance of each DC, ensuring KPIs are met


* Lead initiatives for productivity, quality, and cost reduction


* Standardize best practices across Americas DCs


* Optimize product flows and resource sharing


* Manage contingency plans for disruptions


* Implement strategies to enhance efficiency in inventory management, shipping, and receiving processes.


* Drive first class service level and sustainability for quality (product integrity and inventory controls)

Financial Management


* Develop and manage CAPEX budgets


* Drive labor cost optimization through workforce planning


* Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities (ROI analysis required)


* Contribute to annual budgeting and long-term financial planning

Customer & Stakeholder Relations


* Build relationships with key customers with strong focus on quality of shipments


* Collaborate with Sales on customer needs to increase customer satisfaction and drive cost efficiencies.


* Work with Transportation on carrier performance


* Partner with HR on labor strategies


* Engage local government and community leaders

Team Development


* Coach and mentor each site´s supervisor and high-potential talent


* Drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement


* Lead change management for new initiatives


* Foster cross-DC collaboration and knowledge sharing


* Work with HR on succession planning

Project & Program Leadership


* Own major Americas projects (WMS rollouts, automation upgrades)


* Align project goals with Americas and corporate strategies


* Manage resources across DCs for project execution


* Measure and report project impacts on performance

Compliance & Safety/Risk Management


* Ensure adherence to safety, labor, and environmental ...