This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone with extensive experience in logistics, warehousing and operational management, ideally within the fine art industry.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing multiple facilities across the East Coast, leading operational teams and ensuring the safe handling, storage and transportation of valuable artworks and collections.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee regional operations across multiple East Coast facilities, including fine art handling, storage, crating, transportation and warehouse activities.
- Lead, manage and develop operational managers and their teams, ensuring consistent standards and performance across all locations.
- Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, service delivery, resource planning and labor utilization.
- Manage regional operating budgets, monitor costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational performance.
- Establish and monitor KPIs across departments, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the integration of newly acquired facilities and teams, ensuring consistent processes, systems and operational standards.
- Work closely with Account Management, Sales and Finance teams to coordinate resources and support client requirements.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain high standards of artwork handling, inventory control and security.
- Support workforce planning, recruitment, training, succession planning and leadership development.
- Contribute to wider business initiatives, including operational improvements, technology implementation and regional expansion.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in logistics, warehousing, transportation or project management, preferably within fine art logistics or specialist storage.
- At least 7 years' experience managing people, ideally including senior managers and multi-site operational teams.
- Strong understanding of warehouse management, transportation operations, inventory control and resource planning.
- Proven experience managing operational budgets, KPIs and performance improvement initiatives.
- Experience working with galleries, museums, collectors or other fine art industry professionals.
- Ability to lead operational change, develop teams and implement consistent processes across multiple locations.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory or collection management systems.
- Experience with NetSuite would be advantageous.
- Familiarity with specialist handling equipment and warehouse operations.