Multi-Site 3PL Operations Lead – Food-Grade Warehousing

Umanist NA; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Umanist NA seeks an Operations Manager to oversee four food-grade, 3PL warehouse facilities on the east side of Indianapolis. The role drives operational performance across receiving, storage, inventory, fulfillment, shipping, and safety while ensuring cost control.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, data-driven, and experienced in regulated warehousing, with a track record of developing site leaders, standardizing processes, and meeting customer requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive warehouse, distribution, logistics, or operations experience.
• 3+ years of management experience supervising warehouse supervisors, managers, team leads, and hourly employees.
• Experience managing multiple warehouse facilities, large-scale operations, or multiple customer accounts.
• Experience in 3PL, food-grade, food & beverage, consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, or another regulated warehousing environment.
• Working knowledge of food-grade warehousing standards, GMPs, sanitation programs, and audit requirements.
• Strong knowledge of WMS, inventory control, labor planning, warehouse KPIs, and operational reporting.
• Demonstrated success managing budgets, labor costs, productivity, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Strong customer-management, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, and warehouse management technology.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between four east-side Indianapolis facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily warehouse operations across four facilities, including receiving, put-away, storage, inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping, and value-added services.
• Establish consistent SOPs, operating standards, KPIs, and accountability across all locations.
• Conduct regular site visits, operational reviews, safety observations, and leadership meetings.
• Balance labor, equipment, warehouse space, and workload across facilities.
• Lead, coach, and develop site managers, supervisors, and team leads.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Umanist NA seeks an Operations Manager to oversee four food-grade, 3PL warehouse facilities on the east side of Indianapolis. The role drives operational performance across receiving, storage, inventory, fulfillment, shipping, and safety while ensuring cost control.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, data-driven, and experienced in regulated warehousing, with a track record of developing site leaders, standardizing processes, and meeting customer requirements.