Operations Manager - USA Warehouses

Nejoum Al Jazeera; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee warehouse operations across the United States. The role involves optimizing layouts, ensuring safety standards, and managing compliance in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of logistics management experience, preferably in automotive, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. This role is essential for driving productivity and operational excellence in warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations Management preferred.
• 8+ years of warehouse and logistics management experience required.
• Proven experience managing multiple warehouse locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all warehouse operations specializing in vehicle storage.
• Optimize warehouse layouts for space utilization and efficiency.
• Ensure safe handling and loading of vehicles with minimal damage.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Operational Data Analysis

Knowledge of OSHA Standards

Management of Multiple Warehouse Locations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Barcode Systems

Job description

📍 Location: United States

🏢 Industry: Automotive / Logistics / Warehousing

🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our USA warehouses to lead and oversee all company warehouse operations across the United States. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, productivity, safety, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced automotive logistics environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with strong operational, people management, and analytical skills, capable of managing multiple warehouse locations while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all U.S. warehouse operations specializing in vehicle storage and processing.
• Optimize warehouse layouts to maximize space utilization and operational flow.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and loading of vehicles with minimal damage (target <= 1% per warehouse).
• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly operational plans.
• Establish, monitor, and report warehouse KPIs (productivity, cycle time, damage rate, inventory accuracy).
• Supervise warehouse managers, supervisors, and operational teams.
• Enforce safety standards, SOPs, and compliance with U.S. federal and local regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, digitalization, and process optimization.
• Manage transportation coordination, loading/unloading efficiency, and trucking costs.
• Lead investigations and dispute resolution related to vehicle damage claims.
• Control operating costs and negotiate with vendors, transporters, and labor providers.
• Prepare performance and operational reports for senior management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Vehicle handling rate per labor hour
• Loading & unloading turnaround time
• Storage cycle time
• Inventory accuracy
• Vehicle damage rate (<= 1%)
• On‑time container and shipment loading

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field (preferred).
• 8+ years of warehouse and logistics management experience (automotive experience is a strong plus).
• Proven experience managing multiple warehouse locations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws, OSHA standards, and transportation regulations.
• Hands‑on experience with WMS, barcode systems, and operational data analysis.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment.
• Willingness to travel between warehouse locations as required.