Area Operations Manager - Warehouse & Inventory

Stord; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stord in Dallas is seeking an Area Manager to lead and develop a team of warehouse associates and operations leads, driving daily goals and inventory accuracy. The role collaborates with HR, Safety, and Customer Service to optimize results and uphold quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years WMS experience, proven leadership, and strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage workloads and overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to four years’ experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS) / inventory systems in a high volume facility.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience
• Possesses basic clerical and data entry skills.
• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to interact effectively with all levels of management and support teams.
• Able to transport up to 20 lbs.
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Able to recognize and attend to important details with accuracy and efficiency.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Able to build solid, effective working relationships with others.
• Able to constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.
• Able to effectively use relevant material handling equipment (i.e forklifts).
• Able to express ideas clearly and convey necessary information.
• Able to work in a Distribution center environment which includes exposure to work at varying heights; varying temperatures; moderate and consistent noise levels.
• Occasional non-standard work hours or overtime as business requires.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of warehouse associates and operations leads to deliver on daily goals.
• Work closely with support staff (HR, Safety, Customer Service, Other Ops Leaders) to drive results.
• Address operational and personnel issues affecting functional area.
• Implement process improvements and workload efficiency mechanisms.
• Utilize workload planning tools and other resources to complete scheduled workload ensuring orders are fulfilled to meet standards.
• Investigate discrepancies and variances.
• Perform to quality standards in multiple functions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Data entry

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience

Tools

WMS

Inventory systems

Material handling equipment

Job description

Stord in Dallas is seeking an Area Manager to lead and develop a team of warehouse associates and operations leads, driving daily goals and inventory accuracy. The role collaborates with HR, Safety, and Customer Service to optimize results and uphold quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years WMS experience, proven leadership, and strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage workloads and overtime when needed.