Distribution Center Ops Leader: Drive Safety & Growth

Solventum; Forest City (IA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Up to 10% travel

Job summary

Solventum in Forest City, IA, is hiring an Operations Manager to lead the Forest City Distribution Center's daily activities, driving safety, quality, productivity and cost performance. This hands-on leader will supervise supervisors and frontline teams, manage labor planning, and implement continuous improvements aligned with business goals.

Key Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or higher with 7+ years in supply chain or related fields, or a high school diploma with 11+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher completed and verified; 7+ years in supply chain, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, and/or operations.
• OR High School Diploma/GED with 11+ years of relevant experience.
• Direct supervisory experience.
• Project implementation and/or project management experience.
• Additional preferred: degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or Engineering.
• Five years of direct supervisory experience and three years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily distribution center operations including inbound, outbound and warehouse activities to meet safety, service, quality, cost and productivity objectives.
• Develop and execute labor, equipment, space and capacity plans to support operational requirements and performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety (EHS), regulatory, transportation, import/export, security and product handling requirements.
• Monitor key operational metrics; identify performance gaps; implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership, coaching and accountability for supervisors, frontline employees and industrial engineering resources.
• Manage operating expenses, labor utilization, productivity and overtime to achieve financial and operational 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

Direct supervisory experience

Project management experience

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field

High School Diploma/GED with extensive experience

Job description

Solventum in Forest City, IA, is hiring an Operations Manager to lead the Forest City Distribution Center's daily activities, driving safety, quality, productivity and cost performance. This hands-on leader will supervise supervisors and frontline teams, manage labor planning, and implement continuous improvements aligned with business goals.

Key Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or higher with 7+ years in supply chain or related fields, or a high school diploma with 11+ years of