2nd Shift Warehouse Operations Leader

Schnellecke Logistics USA; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Schnellecke Logistics USA is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager for a second shift, reporting to the Director of Operations. The role leads supervisors and warehouse personnel to ensure efficient manpower, budget adherence, and operational excellence in a fast-paced facility.

Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, monitoring KPIs, maintaining safety and quality standards, and aligning operations with client requirements to meet service levels and production stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of logistics or operations leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, SLAs, and KPI management.
• Experience budgeting, labor planning, and resource management.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Execute company values, mission, strategy, policies, and operational standards to support business objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen efficiency, quality, and process reliability.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, safety policies, and workload requirements.
• Manage human, material, and automated resources to support production and service plans.
• Direct daily operations to achieve service level agreements and client performance expectations.
• Validate operational action plans to ensure defined quality limits and targets are achieved.
• Develop, administer, and monitor Early Warning Indicators and KPIs.
• Authorize departmental expenditures in alignment with budgets and company policies.
• Communicate operational performance, risks, and updates to Schnellecke leadership and client management.
• Promote safe work procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Support manpower planning, labor allocation, and working hours analysis to optimize productivity.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Leadership

KPI management

Budgeting

Labor planning

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management System

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

WMS

Job description

Schnellecke Logistics USA is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager for a second shift, reporting to the Director of Operations. The role leads supervisors and warehouse personnel to ensure efficient manpower, budget adherence, and operational excellence in a fast-paced facility.

Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, monitoring KPIs, maintaining safety and quality standards, and aligning operations with client requirements to meet service levels and production stability.