Operations Leader - Lean DC & Team Development

Msisurfaces; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

MSI in Orange, CA, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead shift supervisors and drive operational efficiency across a large distribution facility. You will supervise multiple shifts, ensure staffing, and oversee safety, quality, and inventory processes to support a high-volume environment.

The candidate should have 5+ years in distribution center operations, strong leadership, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience supervising teams of 15+ employees.
• Five or more years of Distribution Center operations experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Related industry experience in natural stone, tile, or hard flooring preferred.
• Ability to present operational data effectively to business and leadership teams.
• Proven ability to drive cultural change and improve efficiency while adapting to changing business needs.
• Strong knowledge of distribution and warehouse management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills.
• Goal-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Creative problem solver focused on quality solutions and process improvements.
• Excellent teamwork skills across organizational levels.
• Strong people management and time management abilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact across all functions and levels.
• Proactive and able to manage ambiguity with strategic thinking.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all shifts are properly staffed to handle varying work volumes and optimize order flow for ~25 employees in a 100,000 sq. ft. facility.
• Develop, maintain, and manage facility quality processes.
• Oversee on-time shipping performance by collaborating with supervisors and managers to meet receipt and shipment standards.
• Manage quality and productivity reporting on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Supervise facility realignment activities to maximize operational efficiency.
• Manage operations to support DC layout and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide direct supervision to shift supervisors, holding them accountable for their and their teams’ performance.
• Lead, train, and supervise 25 to 50 team members.
• Promote leadership development and professional growth within the team.
• Oversee facility and equipment maintenance, including supply management.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Manage daily cycle counts, conduct research and root cause analysis, and develop solutions to improve warehouse inventory health.
• Coordinate and execute the annual physical inventory, driving process improvements.
• Perform additional duties assigned, including oversight of the Slabs Team if required.
• Manage operations across multiple shifts.
• Perform additional duties as required or requested.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

MSI in Orange, CA, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead shift supervisors and drive operational efficiency across a large distribution facility. You will supervise multiple shifts, ensure staffing, and oversee safety, quality, and inventory processes to support a high-volume environment.

The candidate should have 5+ years in distribution center operations, strong leadership, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.