General Manager

Lineage; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Holidays

Job summary

Lineage in Riverside, CA is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to direct a medium-sized warehouse, drive performance, and ensure safe, compliant operations aligned with company goals. You will lead teams, manage budgets, collaborate with Sales, and optimize labor, costs, and service levels while maintaining Lineage safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a proven track record in warehouse operations within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years' Operations Management experience in Supply Chain or related field.
• Experience developing strategy/annual plans (budget, performance, SOPs, workshops).
• Experience with Six Sigma and/or LEAN continuous improvement processes.
• Experience managing, training, and developing operational staff.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and WMS systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal/external customers.
• Ability to lead discussions, deliver technical results to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to handle ambiguity.
• Ability to travel up to 25%_LOAD.
• Able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs and work in varying storage environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct, recruit, train, and develop direct reports to ensure productivity and efficiency.
• Achieve performance goals and KPIs such as Labor to Revenue and truck turn times.
• Review warehouse activities and costs to drive process improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales Manager on marketing, prospecting, quotes, and contract negotiations.
• Establish and maintain excellent customer service and client relationships.
• Monitor budgets, capex, and space utilization to meet targets.
• Support receipt, storage, handling, and distribution of food to meet safety and quality standards.

Skills

Operations management

Strategic planning

Continuous improvement

Leadership & coaching

Communication

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WMS systems

Job description

Provide strategic direction and operational support to meet the established goals for a medium sized warehouse which carries a broad scope of responsibilities and complexity. Operate facility while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct, recruit, train, develop, and provide performance feedback to direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness

• Achieve company performance goals including internal and external Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as Labor to Revenue (LTR), truck turn times, and customer service standards

• Review and analyze all warehouse activities and costs to drive process improvement

• Collaborate with Sales Manager in marketing and sales efforts, including planning new account strategies, prospecting new accounts, sales calls, developing and quoting rates, negotiating contracts, and closing sales

• Establish and ensure facilities have excellent focus on customer service and client relationships

• Monitor and control budgets, capital expenditures, material handling equipment and space utilization to meet corporate targets

• Facilitate and support initiatives that ensure the proper receipt, storage, handling, and/or distribution of food to exceed Lineage safety and food quality standards as well as employee health and safety

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• 5 years' Operations Management experience in Supply Chain or related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in development and implementation of strategy/annual plans (budget, operational performance, SOPs, workshops, etc.), and bottom-line cost/efficiency management
• Experience with continuous improvement quality processes such as Six Sigma and/or LEAN
• Experience managing, training, and developing people in operation roles
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to interact with internal and external customers
• Ability to lead discussions, make presentations and deliver technical results to a non-technical audience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud

Pay Range:$125,600.00 - $226,100.00

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.