Operations Leader: Lean, Tech‑Driven Growth

Still Sverige Ab; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee a facility's financial, operational, and leadership responsibilities, driving execution and Lean Six Sigma initiatives. You will manage a large team, optimize outbound operations, and build scalable capabilities through technology and process improvements.

The role emphasizes workforce development, cross-functional collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning and performance excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in logistics, industrial engineering, supply chain, business, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive warehouse operations management experience, including hands-on WMS and inventory control.
• Experience leading both salaried and hourly employees, including mentoring and performance management.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured continuous improvement approaches.
• Ability to establish work standards, KPIs, and performance expectations using data.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage 50–100 exempt and non-exempt employees, supervisors, and admin staff to build a high-performing, accountable team.
• Lead order fulfillment and customer shipments while achieving KPI targets for safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery, and accuracy.
• Develop labor standards, staffing plans, and capacity to support daily execution and future growth.
• Establish and maintain consistent KPIs and work standards, using data to identify gaps and drive improvements.
• Collaborate across receiving, inventory control, quality, systems, and other functions to meet safety, quality, service, and business requirements.

Skills

People management

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven decisions

Customer focus

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Inventory control

Job description

Dematic is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee a facility's financial, operational, and leadership responsibilities, driving execution and Lean Six Sigma initiatives. You will manage a large team, optimize outbound operations, and build scalable capabilities through technology and process improvements.

The role emphasizes workforce development, cross-functional collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning and performance excellence in a dynamic environment.