DC Operations Manager - 24/7 Startup & Leadership

Nike Inc; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Wolf Creek Distribution Center in Atlanta, guiding startup, readiness, and ongoing performance across 24/7 operations.

You will partner with the 3PL, engineering, and cross-functional teams to translate designs into safe, sustainable daily processes, while building an inclusive culture focused on safety, service, and productivity. This role requires servant leadership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 5+ years of operations-management experience in a distribution/manufacturing environment
• Startup, facility transition, or major implementation experience
• 3PL partner model experience to execute supply-chain needs
• Solid understanding of automated distribution systems and WMS
• Experience with Manhattan WMS, SAP, Excel, and Word

Responsibilities

• Lead startup and operational readiness activities for a 24/7 four-shift DC
• Translate detailed designs into executable operating processes with stakeholders
• Develop standard work, JIS, and procedures for receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping
• Drive safety, quality, service, productivity, and change-management risk mitigation
• Manage go-live and stabilization through disciplined problem solving and daily performance management
• Establish scalable four-shift model and Nike-3PL alignment

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical

Communication

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Servant leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Manhattan WMS

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

Nike Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Wolf Creek Distribution Center in Atlanta, guiding startup, readiness, and ongoing performance across 24/7 operations.

You will partner with the 3PL, engineering, and cross-functional teams to translate designs into safe, sustainable daily processes, while building an inclusive culture focused on safety, service, and productivity. This role requires servant leadership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to manage