Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Join LEGO Virginia, leading a diverse team to revolutionize warehouse operations with new automation?

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and encourage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and warehouse staff, encouraging a culture of engagement and continuous improvement.
• Lead all aspects of automated retrieval and storage systems (AS/RS) and warehouse technologies to ensure reliable operations.
• Drive alignment with LEGO's global logistics strategy by participating in international forums and distribution networks.
• Develop and lead budgets, forecasts, and capital investments for warehouse operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, LEGO standards, and local regulations to protect employees and assets.
• Apply LEAN, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to optimize workflows and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Global Logistics to deliver service and quality commitments.
• Lead greenfield warehouse automation projects, implementing new technologies
  from concept through execution, ensuring scalability and integration with global
  systems.
• Plan and implement capacity strategies to support current and future production volumes.
• Contribute to the development of long-term logistics strategies, positioning the
  High Bay Warehouse as a key driver of future supply chain integration

Play your part in our team's success

The Director of High Bay Warehouse will lead the strategic management and day-to-day
operations of the LEGO® Group's advanced automated warehouse systems in Virginia.
You will oversee a diverse, skilled team of engineers, technicians, and warehouse
personnel, ensuring operational excellence, safety, and reliability.

This role is a critical part of the LEGO® Group's global distribution network, connecting
our Virginia operations with manufacturing sites and distribution centers worldwide. You
will collaborate closely with global supply chain leaders to optimize inventory flow,
maintenance programs, and capacity planning to support LEGO's worldwide production
and delivery goals.

As our operations continue to grow, this position also offers the opportunity to play a
broader role in shaping logistics strategy and execution across the Virginia site and
beyond

Do you have what it takes?

• Experience leading high bay or automated warehouse operations, including oversight of engineers and technical teams.
• Hands-on experience with automated retrieval and storage systems (AS/RS) and sophisticated warehouse automation technologies.
• Consistent record of leading greenfield projects or implementing new automation solutions in sophisticated environments.
• Deep understanding of maintenance programs, inventory management, and safety regulations.
• Proven track record to coordinate operations within a global distribution network and align with international standards.
• Strong discernment with experience in budgeting, cost control, and capital planning.
• Proficiency in WMS, SAP, Microsoft Office, and analytical tools such as Minitab or Power BI.
• Advanced education in a technical field is highly desired

Additional

Relocation is available for this position

Travel: Occasional international travel (up to 10%) may be required to engage with global teams and partners.

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $156,432.00 - $234,648.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What's in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to "inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow."

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.

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Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Worldwide, Relocation, 3 days per week,

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