Distribution Center Operations Manager (Onsite - Forest City, IA)

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

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Job Description:

Distribution Center Operations Manager

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You'll Make in This Role

The Operations Manager will lead the daily operations of the Forest City Distribution Center (DC), serving as a member of the site operating committee and overseeing warehouse operations, labor planning, service delivery, and performance. This hands‑on leader will drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance; lead supervisors and frontline teams; and implement continuous improvements to support business objectives. You will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

Primary Responsibilities

• Leading daily distribution center operations, including inbound, outbound, material flow, and warehouse activities to meet safety, service, quality, cost and productivity objectives.
• Developing and executing labor, equipment, space, and capacity plans to support operational requirements and achieve performance targets.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety (EHS), regulatory, transportation, import/export, security, and product handling requirements.
• Monitoring and improving key operational metrics; identifying performance gaps; and implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing leadership, coaching, and accountability for supervisors, frontline employees, and industrial engineering resources to drive engagement and results.
• Managing operating expenses, labor utilization, productivity, and overtime to achieve financial and operational objectives.
• Leading tier meetings, operating reviews, and Gemba walks to align resources, remove barriers, and drive execution.
• Partnering with logistics and supply chain stakeholders to communicate performance, address risks, and support business reviews.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and seven (7) years of supply chain, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, and/or operations experience
• High School Diploma/GED (completed and verified prior to start) and eleven (11) years of supply chain, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, and/or operations experience

In addition to the above requirements, the following are also required:

• Direct supervisory experience
• Project implementation / project management experience

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or Engineering
• Five (5) years of direct supervisory experience
• Three (3) years of project implementation and/or project management experience
• Experience leading operations in a high-volume distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment
• Demonstrated success managing safety, quality, service, cost, productivity, inventory accuracy, and compliance performance
• Experience coaching, developing, and leading frontline teams while fostering accountability and engagement
• Experience applying Lean principles, standard work, visual management, and continuous improvement methodologies

Work location:

- Onsite - Forest City Distribution Center, Forest City, IA

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.