DC Operations Lead: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Solventum (3M Healthcare); Forest City (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Solventum is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the Forest City Distribution Center and drive safety, quality and productivity. You will oversee labor planning, service delivery and continuous improvement projects with a hands-on leadership style.

You will manage supervisors and frontline staff, partner with logistics teams, and ensure compliance across environmental, health and safety, and regulatory standards. This role is onsite in Forest City, IA, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven+ years in supply chain, distribution, logistics, manufacturing or operations.
• High School Diploma with eleven+ years in supply chain, distribution, logistics, manufacturing or operations.
• Direct supervisory experience required.
• Project implementation or project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily distribution center operations including inbound/outbound and material flow to meet safety, service, quality, cost and productivity targets.
• Develop and execute labor, equipment, space and capacity plans to support performance goals.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, regulatory, transportation, import/export, security and product handling requirements.
• Monitor key metrics, identify gaps and implement corrective actions and improvements.
• Provide leadership, coaching and accountability for supervisors and frontline teams.
• Manage operating expenses, labor utilization and overtime to achieve financial objectives.
• Lead tier meetings, operating reviews and Gemba walks to align resources and drive execution.
• Partner with logistics and supply chain stakeholders to communicate performance and support business reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (Supply Chain/Engineering)

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Solventum is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the Forest City Distribution Center and drive safety, quality and productivity. You will oversee labor planning, service delivery and continuous improvement projects with a hands-on leadership style.

You will manage supervisors and frontline staff, partner with logistics teams, and ensure compliance across environmental, health and safety, and regulatory standards. This role is onsite in Forest City, IA, with travel as needed.