Operations Leader: Lean Logistics & Client Success

Riverstone Logistics Pty Ltd.; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverstone Logistics in Brainerd, MN is seeking an Operations Manager to support the General Manager by supervising a client-based operation, driving efficiency and cost control, and conducting operational analyses. You’ll lead a team, ensure Lean principles are applied, and maintain strong client relationships.

You will also oversee routing, dispatch, Safety, and vendor performance, while modeling integrity and strong communication within the site. This is an at-will, full-time role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
• 3-5 years of warehouse, distribution, and/or supply chain operations preferred, with at least 1 year of supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Exposure to Lean principles, systems, and tools (where applicable)
• Must have reliable transportation to commute to the workplace and attend client meetings as necessary. This may involve traveling to various locations within the specific region for the client.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the General Manager in the meeting and exceeding client service goals
• Driving, maintaining, and evangelizing the Company culture, purpose, and core beliefs through hands-on training, effective onboarding, and selection of new Extra Milers within the location
• Oversee operations and ensure objectives are being met
• Act as a Location’s point of contact in absence of General Manager
• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of Lean warehouse principles (when applicable)
• Enforce company compliance standards across the entire operation
• Maintain a professional appearance always, while setting an example for employees alike
• Ensure the planning and scheduling of third-party transportation services are executed in a timely manner (when applicable)
• Manage and perform activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation
• Support an environment that fosters open and positive team communication
• Build a strong rapport with our service providers and clients
• Communicate daily/shift goals of facility; devise, communicate and implement plans to obtain operational goals; work with and motivate employees to ensure goal achievement; provide progress or constraint updates to management and implement corrective measures as needed
• Representing the Company by maintaining relationships with clients and ensuring contractual and ongoing relationships
• Enforce location safety management plans
• Support the Location Manager with ensuring successful compliance and performance of all vendors and service providers
• Manage a team of direct reports (punctuality, performance PTO, discipline, coaching, etc.)
• Advise Extra Milers on safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, training, grievances, and the like; ensuring employees and supervisors comply with company policies and administering practices in fair and equitable manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Lean principles

Team supervision

Client relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Riverstone Logistics in Brainerd, MN is seeking an Operations Manager to support the General Manager by supervising a client-based operation, driving efficiency and cost control, and conducting operational analyses. You’ll lead a team, ensure Lean principles are applied, and maintain strong client relationships.

You will also oversee routing, dispatch, Safety, and vendor performance, while modeling integrity and strong communication within the site. This is an at-will, full-time role.