Manager, Operations

Syncreon; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DP World seeks an Operations Manager to lead the onsite setup of new data center locations across multiple sites. You will supervise workforce deployment, material handling, and equipment placement while coordinating with customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.

Travel to new data center sites is required as projects progress. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely milestones, with leadership responsibility for supervisors and frontline staff.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, engineering, or related field.
• Progressive experience in professional operational or plant management roles, ideally in logistics.
• Ability to lead teams, manage resources, and meet deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Lead onsite operational setup of new data center locations.
• Oversee workforce deployment and daily work schedules.
• Manage receiving, staging, and movement of materials and equipment.
• Coordinate equipment placement and installation within project scope.
• Partner with customers, contractors, and internal teams to align schedules and priorities.
• Monitor progress, identify delays, and implement corrective actions.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

WMS

Jobbeschreibung

Operations Manager – Lead Exciting New Data Center Start-Ups!

Travel Required | Multiple Locations

Are you a hands‑on operations leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys building successful teams, and has a passion for launching new operations? This is your opportunity to play a key role in setting up new data center locations with a global logistics leader!

We are seeking experienced and results‑driven Operations Managers to lead the onsite operational setup of new data center locations. This role will oversee workforce deployment, daily operations, material handling, equipment placement, and installation support while working closely with customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.

If you enjoy leading teams, solving operational challenges, and taking ownership of projects from start to finish, we want to hear from you!

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Lead onsite operations for exciting new data center start‑up projects

Play a key role in establishing operational processes and supporting successful site launches

Oversee workforce deployment, material flow, and daily project execution

Work directly with customers, contractors, and cross‑functional leadership teams

Take ownership of operational performance, safety, quality, and project milestones

Gain exposure to multiple locations and new operational environments

Opportunity to travel and lead additional start‑up projects as the business expands

Join a growing global organization with opportunities for professional development

What You’ll Do

Lead the onsite operational setup of new data center locations, ensuring efficient execution of daily activities and project requirements

Oversee workforce deployment, staffing assignments, and daily work schedules to meet operational needs

Manage receiving, staging, and movement of materials and equipment throughout the site

Coordinate equipment placement and installation support activities within the agreed project scope

Partner with customers, contractors, and internal teams to align schedules, resources, and operational priorities

Monitor project progress, identify potential delays, and implement solutions to keep activities on track

Ensure operational activities meet established safety, quality, productivity, and customer service standards

Provide direction, coaching, and support to operational supervisors, team leads, and frontline employees

Track operational performance, staffing needs, and project milestones while communicating updates to site leadership

Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, resource utilization, and overall operational performance

Resolve day‑to‑day operational challenges and elevate significant risks or barriers when necessary

Collaborate with Safety, Quality, HR, and other departments to support successful site execution

Coordinate the transition and handoff of completed projects to ongoing operations teams

Travel to subsequent data center locations to lead new operational start‑ups as each project is completed

What We’re Looking For

Operations leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, supply chain, or similar operational environments

Experience managing daily operations, workforce assignments, and operational performance

Strong understanding of material handling, inventory flow, equipment coordination, and operational processes

Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and meet operational deadlines

Experience working with customers, contractors, and cross‑functional teams

Strong leadership, communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast‑paced, changing environments

Experience monitoring operational KPIs, productivity, safety, and quality performance

Ability to identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions

Willingness and flexibility to travel to new project locations as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field preferred

Experience supporting new site launches, start‑up operations, or project‑based operational environments

Experience in data center logistics, technology infrastructure projects, or equipment deployment operations

Previous experience managing operations supervisors, team leads, and hourly employees

Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory tracking, and operational reporting

Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience is a plus

Experience coordinating with external contractors, vendors, and customer representatives

Experience transitioning completed projects to permanent operational teams

Join DP World and Build Something Great!

At DP World, we are transforming global logistics through innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence.

This is more than an Operations Manager position — it's an opportunity to lead new data center start‑ups, develop high‑performing teams, and contribute to the successful execution of projects that support our customers' growing operations.

If you're ready to lead teams, drive results, and take on exciting new challenges with a global organization,

About the Role

How you will contribute

• Manage the daily activities of a logistics operation to maximize scheduling and delivery of commodities to the customer.
• Interface with customer to ensure smooth -coordination of scheduling and maximization of schedule adherence; provides input on local conditions, identifies needs and receives direction on real‑time staffing increases or decreases.
• Enact contingency plans as needed; elevate and direct activities during system problems, disasters, etc.; identify potential problems, troubleshoot, elevate issues to local and senior management, and participate in post‑mortem analysis of problems providing input for future process improvements.
• Review ongoing performance results to targets. Take corrective measures with authorization, elevate as needed
• Responsible for providing effective leadership to the Warehouse Managers and/or team, enforcing company standards, act as a role model.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Progressive experience performing professional level operational and plant management duties; preferably in automotive or logistics industry.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write documentsusing original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management and customer.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self‑development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end‑to‑end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between allnations and cultures– not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We arededicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, andempowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion anddiversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, andsocieties. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we canchange what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
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