Distribution Center Operations Manager (Lean & Safety)

3M HEALTHCARE; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PHINIA is seeking an Operations Manager in Laredo, TX to lead the distribution center, enforce policies, and drive continuous improvement. The role demands hands-on leadership to site supervisors across Safety, Lean, and process programs, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include developing a site business plan with the customer, maintaining performance reporting, and guiding corrective actions to resolve non-compliance quickly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• At least 10 years of Distribution Center experience (automotive LD/Heavy Duty).
• Experience with corrective action.
• 5S lean experience.
• Special and transition project execution experience.
• Forecasting experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce and improve policies and procedures throughout the facility.
• Ensure smooth and accurate operation to reduce discrepancies by identifying weak areas and implementing solutions.
• Lead site supervisors and implement programs such as Safety, CPI, 5S, Lean to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a reporting system on performance for customers.
• Develop with the customer a detailed site business plan and measure progress weekly.
• Provide hands-on support to non-compliant areas to drive quick resolutions.
• Participate in business reviews with the customer.
• Develop leadership and conflict management capabilities and negotiate effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual

Safety oriented

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

PHINIA is seeking an Operations Manager in Laredo, TX to lead the distribution center, enforce policies, and drive continuous improvement. The role demands hands-on leadership to site supervisors across Safety, Lean, and process programs, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include developing a site business plan with the customer, maintaining performance reporting, and guiding corrective actions to resolve non-compliance quickly.