Operations Manager

GEODIS; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rain financial wellness app

Telemedical access

Health insurance after 30 days

401k

Paid maternity & parental leave

Career development

Employee discounts

Fitness class discounts

Wellness programs

Daycare discount

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

GEODIS is seeking an Operations Manager Final Mile in Edison, NJ to lead daily local and regional heavy-delivery networks and optimize warehouse and distribution processes. You will monitor KPIs, coordinate with customer service and sales, manage staffing and training, and ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence while driving operational excellence.

Join GEODIS to access comprehensive benefits, development opportunities, and worker resources, with strong emphasis on customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• WMS experience preferred.
• Labor management systems experience preferred.
• Lean certifications preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply general business/technical material.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to present information to managers, clients, and customers.
• Strong problem-solving abilities in variable conditions.
• Ability to understand diverse instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for local and regional big and bulky home delivery networks.
• Maintain a well-kept fleet and schedule preventative maintenance.
• Reduce damage rates, missed delivery windows, and return costs.
• Track metrics like On-Time Delivery, cost-per-stop, and revenue per truck.
• Coordinate with warehouse, customer service and sales for smooth operations.
• Ensure safe operation and compliance with safety standards.
• Manage staffing, training, and development of supervisors and staff.
• Oversee budget and P&L for the operation.

Skills

WMS experience

Labor mgmt systems

Lean certification

MS Office pro

Reading & interpretation

Report writing

Public speaking

Problem solving

Instructions comprehension

Job description

Operations Manager Final Mile

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

• Lead daily operations for local and regional big and bulky home delivery networks.
• Maintain a well-kept fleet of delivery trucks and schedule preventative maintenance.
• Reduce damage rates, missed delivery windows, and return product costs.
• Track key metrics like On-Time Delivery (OTD), cost-per-stop, and revenue per truck.
• Resolve high-escalation customer complaints regarding damaged property or late arrivals
• Ensures work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment are submitted to the appropriate persons
• Confers with others to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functional areas such as customer service and sales
• Partners with the customer to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by communicating frequently with customers and following up on customer concerns and requests
• Ensures safe operation of the warehouse including meeting company standards for sanitation, maintenance, safety, and security
• Ensures operational excellence in all warehouse areas, related equipment, and warehouse management systems
• Leads an efficient and successful operations while successfully mitigating any barriers to success
• Partners with engineering to implement and maintain proper layout of warehouse and product placement
• Monitors and ensures facility key performance indicators (KPI) are met in a timely and cost effective manner to ensure the profitability and productivity of the distribution center
• Ensures adequate staffing, training, coaching and development for employees
• Reports employees' hours worked to Payroll on a weekly basis
• Provides hands on management of the distribution center including interviewing, hiring, and training Supervisory and hourly staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; and appraising performance to create a strong company culture
• Ensures compliance with CTPAT, ISO, AIB, and others regulatory certifications as applicable
• Effectively manages the budget and P&L of the operation
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems
• For food accounts, incumbent is responsible to report food safety problems to senior management to initiate action

What you need:

• Experience with warehouse management systems preferred
• Experience with labor management systems and productivity initiatives preferred
• Lean certifications preferred
• Must be PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401k
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Employee discounts
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!