Logistics Operations Leader: Drive P&L, Growth & Teams

ODW Logistics; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

ODW Logistics is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead one or more high-volume facilities. You will oversee safety, customer relations, metrics, and staff development, while guiding P&L responsibilities and process improvement initiatives.

The role reports to the General Manager and supervises Operations Supervisors and staff. A Bachelor’s degree and 3–5+ years of management experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of management/supervisor experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, operations or equivalent education/work experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools preferred.
• Expert knowledge of warehouse management systems preferred.
• Prior P&L exposure and warehouse/transportation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maximize productivity, quality and service throughout operations by utilizing best practices for facility layouts, material handling concepts, technological enhancements and measurements and further communicate changes to office personnel.
• Create and report on business plan objectives vs. actual results to senior management and/or clients as required.
• Support front-line leaders and employees to grow and develop an eye for attraction and retention of talent.
• Arrange staffing needs to ensure distribution centers are staffed correctly.
• Ensure safety and efficiency throughout the operation according to customer and employer procedures.
• Serve as the point of contact for customer relations and build relationships with customer stakeholders to ensure business needs are executed seamlessly.
• Conduct start-up meetings, weekly walk-around reporting, project teams and training to drive corporate culture and keep the team informed on company/building news.
• Maintain basic knowledge of all operational functions to instruct/train team members in every department.
• Develop continuous improvement processes to streamline operations.
• Authorize and monitor operational expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/logistics/operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse management systems

Job description

ODW Logistics is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead one or more high-volume facilities. You will oversee safety, customer relations, metrics, and staff development, while guiding P&L responsibilities and process improvement initiatives.

The role reports to the General Manager and supervises Operations Supervisors and staff. A Bachelor’s degree and 3–5+ years of management experience are preferred.