Gerente de Operaciones de Centro de Distribución

Placements24; Chihuahua; Hybrid; MXN 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Distribution Center Operations Manager for a Ciudad Juárez facility. You will lead a large warehouse team, drive safety, productivity, and continuous improvement, and optimize throughput while controlling costs.

The role requires strong WMS expertise, lean principles, and workforce management skills in a high‑volume setting, with fluency in Spanish and English and willingness to relocate if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 6-8 years in warehouse or distribution center operations management.
• Proven track record of large-scale warehouse operations success.
• Strong knowledge of WMS, lean principles, and inventory management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Experience leading large teams in fast-paced logistics environments.
• Hybrid work readiness and ability to relocate if needed.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily DC operations including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost productivity.
• Optimize warehouse space, equipment use, and labor resources.
• Ensure safety compliance and implement best practices for a safe workplace.
• Lead, train, and mentor supervisors and associates for high performance.
• Implement and leverage WMS to maximize accuracy and throughput.
• Monitor KPIs related to throughput, accuracy, on-time delivery, and costs.
• Collaborate with transportation and inventory planning for seamless operations.

Skills

WMS

Lean principles

Workforce management

Leadership

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

WMS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the e-commerce and logistics industry, is seeking a highly competent and experienced Distribution Center Operations Manager for their facility in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua . This crucial role will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of all warehouse and distribution activities, ensuring timely order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, and cost control. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS), lean operations, and workforce management in a high-volume environment. You will lead a large team of warehouse associates and supervisors, driving a culture of safety, productivity, and continuous improvement. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a rapidly growing company in a key logistical hub. Your leadership will be vital in optimizing throughput, minimizing operational costs, and ensuring the highest levels of service to our customers. We are looking for a dynamic leader with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to manage complex logistics operations and motivate a diverse workforce to achieve excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the distribution center, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control in Ciudad Juárez .
• Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
• Manage and optimize the use of warehouse space, equipment, and labor resources.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations and implement best practices for a safe working environment.
• Lead, train, and mentor warehouse supervisors and associates, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Implement and leverage warehouse management systems (WMS) to maximize efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to throughput, accuracy, on-time delivery, and costs.
• Collaborate with other departments, including transportation and inventory planning, to ensure seamless operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in warehouse and distribution center operations management.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale warehouse operations and achieving operational excellence.
• Strong knowledge of WMS, lean principles, and inventory management techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing large teams in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid operational model.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment in the logistics sector.
• Employee discounts on company products/services.