Frontline Warehouse Operations Leader

Nellis Auction New Jersey; Delran Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nellis Auction New Jersey is seeking an Area Manager to lead warehouse operations, drive operational excellence, and ensure safety, productivity and quality. You will oversee daily workflows, coach teams, monitor real-time data, and enforce SOPs to align with company goals.

You will develop staff through coaching, run daily huddles, manage staffing and tasks, and address variances with root-cause analysis. Maintain a clean, 5S workplace and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics leadership role.
• Strong ability to coach and lead teams in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
• Proficiency in analyzing performance data and executing daily operational adjustments.
• Clear and confident communicator with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive consistent achievement of departmental performance targets, including productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics.
• Monitor real-time performance data to inform decisions around staffing, task assignment, and workflow adjustments.
• Prepare and communicate shift-level performance insights, identifying root causes for variances and outlining corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying operational gaps and escalating systemic challenges to leadership.
• Lead and supervise daily operations on the warehouse floor, providing active coaching and support to team members.
• Set clear performance expectations and deliver timely feedback to reinforce accountability and encourage growth.
• Conduct regular team huddles to communicate goals, address barriers, and maintain engagement.
• Promote a positive and inclusive team culture through recognition, morale-building, and consistent leadership presence.
• Ensure consistent adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies.
• Address process deviations through coaching and documentation in alignment with HR and performance standards.
• Maintain operational readiness by ensuring proper timekeeping, resource usage, and equipment accountability.
• Champion a clean, safe, and organized working environment through routine safety observations and adherence to 5S principles.
• Proactively identify and address safety concerns, ensuring timely incident reporting and corrective action.
• Support compliance with break scheduling and floor coverage to maintain operational continuity.

Job description

Nellis Auction New Jersey is seeking an Area Manager to lead warehouse operations, drive operational excellence, and ensure safety, productivity and quality. You will oversee daily workflows, coach teams, monitor real-time data, and enforce SOPs to align with company goals.

You will develop staff through coaching, run daily huddles, manage staffing and tasks, and address variances with root-cause analysis. Maintain a clean, 5S workplace and a strong safety culture.