Distribution Operations Manager

Schurman Executive Recruiting; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Schurman Executive Recruiting represents a client seeking a Senior Operations Manager for a store support distribution center. This promotable leader will run their own building in the future and should be open to relocation for the next level.

Responsibilities include leading supervisors and up to 100 associates, training the team, and planning labor hours. The role emphasizes a safety-first culture and lean continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading leaders in a distribution or fulfillment center.
• Bachelor's degree, master's preferred.
• Proven history of continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Track record of developing other leaders to promotion.
• Strong knowledge of WMS, TMS, and Excel; Blue Yonder experience a plus.
• Project management experience in implementations, startups, turnarounds, or training on new equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4–5 supervisors and up to 100 associates on a shift.
• Train, develop, mentor, and guide the supervisory team.
• Plan and manage labor and production hours.
• Serve as a cultural leader upholding company values and mission.
• Promote a safety-first culture across operations.
• Identify and lead lean continuous improvement projects across the supply chain.
• Assist in forming and executing the building budget.

Skills

Leadership

Lean methodologies

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

WMS

TMS

Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for their store support distribution center. They are looking for a promotable leader who wants to run their own building in the future. Hopefully, you will be open to future relocation for the next level! Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Leading a team of roughly 4-5 supervisors and up to 100 associates on a shift.
• Being responsible for training, developing, mentoring, and guiding the supervisory team.
• Planning and managing labor and production hours.
• Being a cultural leader for the company’s values and mission.
• Promoting a safety-first culture.
• Finding and leading lean continuous improvement projects throughout the supply chain stream.
• Aiding in forming and executing a budget for the building.

Qualifications:

The qualified candidate will possess most of the following traits:

• 5+ years of experience in leading leaders in a distribution and/or fulfillment center.
• A bachelor's, and preferably a master's degree.
• A demonstrated history of continuous and process improvement accomplishments.
• A solid history of developing other leaders to a promotional level.
• Working knowledge of systems such as WMS, TMS, and Excel. The client is a Blue Yonder house.
• Former project management experience in the realm of implementations, start-ups, turn-arounds, and/or training on new material handling equipment.

Company Profile:

Our client has one of the most recognizable names in the United States, and there is a good chance you have shopped there! They are in a market that is recession-proof, and are a culturally focused organization with big plans to overhaul their supply chain. They are willing to provide relocation and a very competitive compensation package to the right individual. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply or contact:

Owner, and Senior Supply Chain Recruiter