DC Operations Manager — Startup & 24/7 Leadership

Nike; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to launch and stabilize the Wolf Creek Distribution Center in Georgia. You will partner with the 3PL provider to translate designs into safe, executable daily operations, leading with a servant‑leadership mindset across shifts and functions.

You will drive startup readiness, establish scalable 24/7 operations, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to meet safety, service, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• Minimum of 5 years of operations-management experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting startup, facility transition, major implementation, or operational transformation.
• 3PL experience working in, or leading through, a partner model to execute supply‑chain business needs.
• Solid understanding of automated distribution systems and experience with WMS‑enabled operations.
• Experience with Manhattan WMS, SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous‑improvement methods preferred.
• Demonstrated project‑management capability, including the ability to manage multiple interdependent workstreams and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, strategic‑planning, decision‑making, and structured problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and guide partners at multiple organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce, build effective teams, and lead with a servant‑leadership mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential matters professionally and operate effectively under business‑driven deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts, including early, late, weekend, or off‑shift coverage when required during testing, launch, and stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Startup Design and Operational Readiness: translate designs into executable operating processes with cross‑functional partners.
• Operational Performance and Continuous Improvement: use data to set goals and improve safety, service, quality, productivity, and cost.
• 3PL Partnership and Governance: co‑lead day‑to‑day operations with 3PL, define roles, reviews, and escalation protocols.
• Leadership and Culture: build an inclusive culture and lead with servant leadership to empower teams.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Strategic planning

Change management

Servant leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or combination of relevant education

Tools

Manhattan WMS

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Nike, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to launch and stabilize the Wolf Creek Distribution Center in Georgia. You will partner with the 3PL provider to translate designs into safe, executable daily operations, leading with a servant‑leadership mindset across shifts and functions.

You will drive startup readiness, establish scalable 24/7 operations, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to meet safety, service, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.