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Director of Warehousing & Logistics

At Food Lifeline, we believe that access to food is a basic human right. Every day, we work alongside a network of food banks, meal programs, and community partners to end hunger in Western Washington. We know that hunger is rooted in systemic inequities, and we are committed to advancing solutions that are equitable, community-centered, and grounded in dignity.

We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and mission-driven Director of Warehousing & Logistics to lead the systems that move millions of pounds of food throughout our region each year. This role is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of warehouse operations, inventory management, transportation and logistics, food safety, quality assurance, and operational support functions.

The Director of Warehousing & Logistics is a strategic and systems-oriented leader who can connect day-to-day operations with Food Lifeline’s broader organizational goals. This role will assess complex workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop sustainable systems that strengthen efficiency, safety, accountability, and service delivery.

The successful candidate will be comfortable leading through change, translating strategy into action, and building strong partnerships across departments. They will bring a thoughtful leadership approach, demonstrate curiosity, and consider how decisions affect people, processes, technology, and the organization as a whole.

The ideal candidate brings deep operational expertise, strong people leadership skills, and a commitment to Food Lifeline's mission and values. They understand the critical role logistics and supply chain operations play in advancing community impact and are energized by the opportunity to lead complex operations in service of ending hunger.

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for warehouse operations, transportation, inventory management, food safety, and quality assurance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing operations team while fostering a culture of inclusion, learning, and accountability.
• Partner across departments to align food acquisition, inventory strategy, distribution, and community impact goals.
• Utilize data, systems, and continuous improvement practices to strengthen operational performance and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace safety, and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of safety throughout the organization.
• Contribute to organizational leadership, planning, and cross-functional initiatives that advance Food Lifeline's mission.
• Evaluate interconnected systems, workflows, and operational practices to identify risks, gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for long-term improvement.
• Develop and implement scalable systems, processes, and performance measures that support operational excellence, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Translate organizational goals into clear departmental priorities, implementation plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead change-management efforts by engaging employees, communicating the purpose behind changes, and supporting teams through implementation.
• Use data, employee feedback, and operational insights to make informed decisions and evaluate the effectiveness of new approaches.
• Anticipate future operational needs and recommend strategies related to staffing, technology, equipment, facilities, and workflow design.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships and consider the organization-wide impact of operational decisions.
• Create an environment where leaders and employees are encouraged to identify challenges, propose solutions, and improve systems.
• Balance immediate operational needs with long-term planning, sustainability, and organizational capacity.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000 annually. This range represents the current full salary range for the position.

Food Lifeline is committed to fair, transparent, and equitable compensation practices that support our mission to address hunger and its root causes. Movement through the salary range may occur over time and is guided by performance, role development, and organizational compensation practices.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Employer-paid medical coverage for employees and children
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Employer matching contributions to 403(b) retirement plans
• Generous paid time off programs, including parental leave

Position Details

• Full-time position
• Regular on-site presence required to lead warehouse and transportation operations
• Candidates must be willing and able to live and work in the greater Seattle area
• We encourage applicants to include a cover letter describing their leadership approach and an example of how they have improved a complex operational system or led a team through meaningful change. In the “Anything Else About Yourself” section, applicants are invited to share additional context about their leadership style, strategic thinking, or connection to Food Lifeline’s mission.

Ready to Join Food Lifeline?

If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in complex operational environments and is passionate about building systems that help nourish communities, we'd love to hear from you.

To join our team as the Director of Warehousing & Logistics, please review the full job description and apply electronically. Complete applications must include a resume and cover letter. This posting will remain open until filled.

We encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to our people-centered organization and from individuals with lived experience of hunger, poverty, and inequity.

Food Lifeline is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace that reflects our equity-centered values. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join us as we work toward a future where no one experiences hunger.