Operations Lead - Distribution and Logistics (Oregon)

Site Startup & Operations

• Serve as the primary local operational representative for Torus in Oregon.
• Support facility setup, equipment installation, and operational readiness activities.
• Aid in developing warehouse layouts, material flow strategies, storage systems, and standard operating procedures.
• Cook up coordination with contractors, vendors, and service providers during facility startup.
• Ensure Oregon aligns with Utah for continuity of operations.

Warehouse Operations

• Establish and manage day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, storage, inventory management, shipping, and material handling.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counting, transaction discipline, and process compliance.
• Create and implement warehouse procedures, safety practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help recruit, onboard, and train future warehouse personnel as the operation expands.

Logistics & Transportation

• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight activities.
• Manage relationships with carriers, freight providers, and logistics partners.
• Optimize transportation costs, delivery performance, and shipping efficiency.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating product movements between facilities.

Fleet Management

• Manage company fleet assets including trucks, trailers, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, registrations, and compliance activities.
• Track fleet utilization and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Customer Operations teams.
• Assist with inventory investigations, process improvements, special projects, and operational problem solving.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of ERP and warehouse management processes.
• Be willing to jump in wherever needed to ensure operational success.