Automation-Driven Warehouse Operations Leader

Exol

Texas

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 131,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Exol in Wilmer, TX is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager, B2B to own end-to-end warehouse performance. You will lead teams, optimize workflows, ensure safety and quality, and partner with automation system owners to integrate robotics and AI into daily operations.

The role reports to the Director of Operations, requires 8+ years in warehousing, 2+ years in management, and hands-on experience with WMS/ERP.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 8 years’ experience in a high-volume warehouse/distribution center environment.
Minimum 2 years of management experience.
Experience with automation/robotic systems is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated track record of managing performance metrics, labor management, continuous improvement, and safety.
Experience working with large teams (100+ employees) across multiple shifts is a plus.
Strong leadership, communication and people-management skills; ability to motivate, coach and develop talent.
Analytical mindset: able to interpret data, identify trends, and drive decisions.
Lean/Kaizen mindset; comfortable leading change and process improvement.
Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP and automated equipment controls.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily warehouse operations: receiving, put-away, picking/packing, shipping, returns, value-added services.
Ensure safe, compliant operations: enforce safety policies, lead safety meetings, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions.
Manage labor/resource planning: staffing, shift scheduling, overtime control, productivity monitoring.
Drive performance metrics: overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), on-time shipping, inventory accuracy, order-cycle time, shrinkage, cost per unit, etc.
Partner with automation/technology teams: integrate robotics/AI tools into workflows, monitor system uptime, troubleshoot operational issues.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives: identify waste, implement lean practices, standardize work, conduct root-cause analysis.
Develop, coach and mentor supervisors and leads: set goals, conduct performance reviews, foster engagement and retention.
Collaborate cross-functionally: maintenance, IT, safety, HR, customer service and supply-chain teams to align operations with customer needs and corporate goals.
Maintain operational budget and cost controls: labor, equipment, utilities, consumables.
Prepare and present reports to senior leadership: KPI dashboards, trend analyses, improvement plans.