Operations Leader: Logistics & Production

CMC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Bonuses

Life and disability insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

CMC in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily operations across trucking, shipping, and receiving. You will develop efficient strategies to boost productivity, control costs, and maintain branch inventory while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with the Area Operations Manager to forecast budgets and business plans, coach frontline teams, resolve issues promptly, and support sales objectives through reliable product delivery.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management experience in construction services, logistics or manufacturing.
• Proven leadership with a results-driven mindset and collaboration across teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily operations including trucking, shipping, and receiving.
• Develop and implement efficient operation strategies to drive productivity and reduce costs.
• Maintain branch inventory, minimizing loss due to fraud, quality issues, or miscounts.
• Collaborate with the Area Operations Manager to develop forecasts, budgets, and business plans.
• Demonstrate strong front-line leadership by coaching, mentoring, and developing team members while fostering accountability and engagement.
• Resolve customer and employee issues promptly and professionally.
• Support sales objectives by ensuring timely and accurate product delivery and service execution.
• Maintain facility cleanliness, equipment condition, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in community engagement networking to enhance the company's reputation.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Transportation knowledge

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in operations, logistics, business

Job description

CMC in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily operations across trucking, shipping, and receiving. You will develop efficient strategies to boost productivity, control costs, and maintain branch inventory while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with the Area Operations Manager to forecast budgets and business plans, coach frontline teams, resolve issues promptly, and support sales objectives through reliable product delivery.