Operations Lead: Logistics & Efficiency

GOAT Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GOAT Group is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead the local facility with strong organization, analytical rigor, and calm leadership in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will supervise a team of associates and service providers, oversee inbound to outbound logistics, and partner with multiple departments to resolve delays while driving continuous improvements to efficiency, cost reductions, and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of cumulative supervisory experience in logistics/e-commerce/retail.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
• Highly organized with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Possesses financial acumen – recording, tracking and reporting expense control.
• Familiarity with warehouse automation tech to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Strong proficiency in computer skills.
• Succinct communications skills.
• Must be able to lift and move boxes up to 35 pounds.
• Must be available to work extended hours including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Promoting a strong safety culture and healthy work environment.
• Lead, manage and cross-train a team associates and service providers.
• Ensure best implementation in operations of inbound, inventory, verification, outbound, return, fulfillment and logistics.
• Work with multiple departments to resolve potential delays and slippages.
• Spearhead continuous improvements to increase efficiency, quality and reduce costs.
• Engage in cost-benefit analyses, seeking best prices for materials and overseeing production methods to optimize output.
• Regularly monitor expenses and reduce spend to stay on budget.
• Collect data and analyze trends to improve handling flow and customer experience.
• Set the leadership tone to be calm, positive, focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Be knowledgeable of the company’s goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Logistics management

Team leadership

Data analysis

Cost optimization

Import/export knowledge

Computer skills

Lifting ability

Tools

Conveyor systems

Sortation equipment

Job description

GOAT Group is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead the local facility with strong organization, analytical rigor, and calm leadership in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will supervise a team of associates and service providers, oversee inbound to outbound logistics, and partner with multiple departments to resolve delays while driving continuous improvements to efficiency, cost reductions, and customer experience.