Site Head, Kentucky Distribution Center (Sr. Director)

The Kentucky Distribution Center (KDC) Site Head is a vital part of our Supply Chain and Logistics network which is committed to ensuring the safe compliant and uninterrupted delivery of life-changing medicines to patients across the US market. This position is responsible for leading all operational teams in Louisville and serving as the face of Genentech within the local community. You will collaborate closely with key stakeholders in Customer Operations US Commercial Quality Safety Health & Environment (SHE) and global network leadership to drive operational excellence and business continuity.

The Opportunity

As the KDC Site Head (Sr. Director) you are directly accountable for the safe cost-effective and cGMP-compliant operation of our primary US distribution center driving strategic vision and network alignment while inspiring a high-performing organization through servant leadership personal transformation and clear vision to optimize the contributions of all employees. Key responsibilities include:

• Set the strategic vision and define long-range business strategies for commercial finished goods and site assets aligning site capabilities with the broader global network.

• Direct all site operations including staffing facilities logistics warehousing inventory management technology and Safety Health and Environment (SHE) compliance.

• Serve as the face of Genentech in the Louisville Kentucky region driving local community initiatives government affairs and media representation.

• Ensure full compliance with cGMP SOPs and Roche Quality standards while meeting operational financial and OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery targets.

• Establish and continuously exercise robust Business Continuity and risk mitigation plans to ensure resilient delivery of medicines representing significant revenue.

• Act as an active change agent fostering a culture of trust agility continuous improvement and professional development across direct and non-direct reports.

• Partner with Customer Operations Hillsboro distribution leadership and Commercial stakeholders to streamline delivery processes and maximize customer satisfaction.

Who You Are

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Engineering Materials Management Packaging Life Sciences or a related field.

• Leadership & Industry Experience: Proven track record as a site head in distribution warehouse or manufacturing operations within the pharmaceutical biotech or healthcare distribution space (15 years of total supply chain/distribution experience preferred with 1012 years of relevant leadership experience including cold-chain management).

• Technical Expertise: Expert knowledge of cGMP standards pharmaceutical distribution regulations warehousing facilities management and ERP or integrated inventory management systems.

• Strategic & Risk Management Acumen: Demonstrated enterprise mindset with experience developing long-range operational strategies driving business continuity planning and executing risk mitigation in complex environments.

• Operational Excellence & Change Leadership: Strong background in driving continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma preferred) and acting as a visible change agent who adapts strategies to evolving network needs.

• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional executives build high-performing diverse teams and communicate effectively with front-line execution staff.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Kentucky is $153000 - $284200. Actual pay will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.

Relocation benefits are approved for this posting.

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