Data Center Logistics Lead

Deutsche Post; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Post in the United States is seeking a Data Center Logistics Specialist III to lead daily operations across assigned teams, manage workload, and ensure efficient execution of data center workflows.

You will monitor real-time performance, coordinate with transport and IT operations, and coach staff to maintain accuracy and SLA adherence while upholding SOPs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Previous data center experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities across assigned teams.
• Assign work based on priority, SLA, and workload balancing.
• Ensure all operational workflows (receiving, inventory, rack delivery, and decommissioning) are executed efficiently.
• Monitor real-time performance and adjust work assignments throughout the shift.
• Track daily performance using scorecards, dashboards, or trackers.
• Coach and train team productivity, accuracy, and SLA adherence.
• Identify performance gaps and take corrective action in real time.
• Provide shift-level reporting (recaps, escalation summaries, and performance updates).
• Break down daily/shift plans into actionable tasks.
• Anticipate bottlenecks and adjust tasks proactively.
• Ensure alignment with upstream/downstream teams (transport, tech ops, and inventory control).
• Troubleshoot workflow disruptions, delays, or errors.
• Resolve issues within authority and escalate…
• Prevent recurrence through corrective actions and communications.
• Provide on-the-floor coaching to improve productivity and accuracy.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members.
• Reinforce SOP adherence and best practices.
• Act as primary point of contact for shift-level execution issues.
• Communicate status, risks, and priorities to leadership and partner teams.
• Coordinate with tech teams, transport, and inventory control on dependencies.
• Ensure clean handoffs between shifts or teams.
• Oversee inventory accuracy and discrepancy resolution.
• Ensure proper execution of inventory transactions and tracking.
• Validate adherence to SOPs and operational standards.
• Identify and address safety risks immediately (leading by example in safety behaviors).
• Implement process changes directed by leadership.
• Share best practices across shifts or teams.
• Conduct shift start/end meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations coordination

Performance tracking

SLA adherence

Safety culture

Shift coordination

Training and coaching

Problem solving

Inventory control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Deutsche Post in the United States is seeking a Data Center Logistics Specialist III to lead daily operations across assigned teams, manage workload, and ensure efficient execution of data center workflows.

You will monitor real-time performance, coordinate with transport and IT operations, and coach staff to maintain accuracy and SLA adherence while upholding SOPs and safety standards.