Operations Lead

ODW LOGISTICS, INC.; Englewood (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

Company matching 401(k)

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Employee Discount Program

Career Growth and Advancement Oppurtun

Job summary

ODW Logistics, Inc. is seeking an Operations Lead in Englewood, OH to oversee warehouse operations and ensure inventory integrity. The role requires hands-on leadership to drive safety, productivity, and quality in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Key duties include directing warehousing teams, managing capacity, and maintaining accurate inbound/outbound documentation, while leveraging our WMS and timekeeping systems. Strong communication with multiple departments is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Associate’s degree in Logistics or Business‑related field (Preferred).
• 3 years of Forklift experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Warehouse Management System experience.
• Must be "hands on", able to handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to excel in a team‑oriented environment and be comfortable leading teams to achieve safety, productivity and quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Protect inventory accuracy and salability by following SOPs and cycle counts.
• Direct warehousing team.
• Run reports to maximize building capacity.
• Complete inbound/outbound documentation.
• Read instructions and prepare written reports.
• Use the warehouse management and timekeeping systems.
• Handle all products according to procedures.
• Communicate operational changes to offices and supervisors.
• Collaborate with management across departments.
• Support safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.
• Interact with local management daily.
• Comply with procedures in the Operations & Procedure Manual.
• Communicate with Transportation, Warehouse, Management, coworkers, and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Logistics or Business-related field

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $21.75 USD to $22.75 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

ODW Logistics is a people-focused and customer-driven third‑party logistics (3PL) provider committed to delivering seamless end‑to‑end supply chain solutions. Our extensive range of services include supply chain design and innovation, warehousing, efficient distribution and fulfillment, freight brokerage, transportation management, and specialized e‑commerce fulfillment solutions.

Essential Functions for Operations Lead

• Protects the accuracy, integrity, and salability of our client's inventory entrusted to us, through the adherence to standard operating procedures and meeting physical inventory and/or cycle count accuracy expectations.
• Directs appropriate warehousing team.
• Runs all necessary reports to determine effective action to maximize building capacity.
• Completes all required documentation on inbound and outbound documents.
• Reads and understands general instructions and prepare written reports.
• Understands and uses company’s warehouse management system, and our time keeping system.
• Handles all products according to customer and employer procedures.
• Communicates changes in extraordinary handling procedures to office personnel. Completes warehouse worksheet.
• Communicates and advises Supervisor of operational issues that may involve other departments.
• Understands company goals and works to create an environment for success.
• Supports company safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.
• Interacts with various levels of local management concerning daily activities.
• Complies with all other procedures outlined in the Operations & Procedure Manual.
• Communicates effectively with Transportation, Warehouse, Management, Co‑workers, and Customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits for Operations Lead

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Company matching 401(k)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Associate’s degree in Logistics or Business‑related field (Preferred).
• 3 years of Forklift experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Warehouse Management System experience.
• Must be able to excel in a team‑oriented environment and be comfortable leading teams to achieve safety, productivity and quality goals.
• Must be \"hands on\", able to handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee requires the ability to:
• Hear, read and comprehend, write, and communicate
• Continuously sit, type, and perform repetitive wrist motion
• Occasionally stand, walk, bend, squat/kneel, twist/turn or reach
• Focus (with or without corrective lenses) to see close and distant, along with depth perception capabilities
• Moderate overtime and occasional weekend work
• Work various shifts on short notice
• Spend 90% of time on warehouse floor in fast‑paced environment
• The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OUR VALUES

Pillared on our core values, we strive for collective growth and reaching our highest potential. We are dedicated to helping our teammates experience fulfillment through their individual strengths and innovative ideas.

Respect | Give and it will be given.

We treat others as we want to be treated. We cannot control events, but we can control our response. We build respect through honesty, fairness, and integrity.

Trust | Earned over time.

We do what we say we will do. We are clear, direct, and honest. We seek to understand and be understood.

Team | Accomplish more together.

We work hard toward a common goal. We desire to make everyone successful. We achieve the best results as a team.

Opportunity | Realize your potential.

We believe all people have significance and potential. We understand work and life are integrated and we value both. We strive to make an impact in the world around us.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ODW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at ODW Logistics are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. ODW Logistics will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

EXPERIENCE FULFILLMENT AT ODW LOGISTICS.

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DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.