Launch Ops Manager — Automated Cross‑Dock

Exol; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Exol is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to own day-to-day execution for high-velocity, automated cross-dock sites during pre-launch, go-live, and stabilization. You will oversee large teams and ensure integrated capability testing with engineering to meet rigorous 3PL demands.

The role emphasizes launching repeatable workflows, optimizing throughput, and coordinating with IT, Supply Chain, and Automation to drive scalable operations. Extensive travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in 3PL warehouse or distribution center operations, high-volume cross-dock or transshipment.
• Advanced exposure to automated warehouse environments and direct experience with WMS/WES platforms and RF scanning.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and safety protocol implementation.

Responsibilities

• Execute Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and integrated testing with engineering to validate systems and processes.
• Serve as the primary operational owner for cross-dock warehouse functions during launch, managing high-velocity workflows.
• Develop and refine the launch playbook by documenting lessons learned and standardizing processes.
• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, directing large teams to achieve throughput targets.
• Validate WMS/WES functionality and monitor real-time transactions to troubleshoot bottlenecks.
• Enforce OSHA compliance and lead safety audits in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Manage labor planning, shift balancing, and coordinate with IT, Supply Chain, and Automation teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Playbook development

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

WMS/WES platforms

RF scanning

Job description

Exol is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to own day-to-day execution for high-velocity, automated cross-dock sites during pre-launch, go-live, and stabilization. You will oversee large teams and ensure integrated capability testing with engineering to meet rigorous 3PL demands.

The role emphasizes launching repeatable workflows, optimizing throughput, and coordinating with IT, Supply Chain, and Automation to drive scalable operations. Extensive travel may be required.