Distribution Senior Operations Manager

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

iRiS Recruiting Solutions seeks an Outbound Operations Leader to own a fast-paced distribution operation in Charlotte, NC. You will drive safety, accuracy, and productivity in outbound shipping while coaching supervisors to become leaders and managing staffing, budgets, and performance.

You will identify process improvements to run the operation more intelligently and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across shifts and teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment operations.
• Proven leadership of teams and frontline supervisors.
• Degree or equivalent relevant background.
• Lean / continuous improvement knowledge is a plus.
• Open to relocation and flexible across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead outbound shipping performance across safety, accuracy, and productivity.
• Coach and develop supervisors into stronger leaders.
• Own staffing, hiring, budgets, and team performance.
• Identify process improvements that make the operation run smarter.
• Build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Warehouse Operations

Leadership

Staffing & Budgets

Process Improvement

Lean / CI

Staff Development

Relocation flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The best operations leaders don’t just hit the numbers – they build teams that can keep hitting them.

We’re looking for an Outbound Operations Leader to take ownership of a fast-paced distribution operation while developing the supervisors and future leaders behind its success.

Your Impact

• Lead outbound shipping performance across safety, accuracy, and productivity
• Coach and develop supervisors into stronger leaders
• Own staffing, hiring, budgets, and team performance
• Identify process improvements that make the operation run smarter
• Build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

What You Bring

• 7+ years in warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment operations
• Proven leadership of teams and frontline supervisors
• Degree or equivalent relevant background
• Lean / continuous improvement knowledge is a plus
• Open to relocation and flexible across shifts

If you’re ready to lead a bigger operation – and build the team that keeps it moving – let’s talk.