Operations Manager

Stord Warehousing, LLC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stord Warehousing, LLC in Reno, Nevada is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the fulfillment center operations. This role involves managing a team, ensuring inventory accuracy, and meeting operational KPIs. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of managerial experience in a high-volume environment and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. The position may require overtime and flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a high volume direct-to-consumer environment.
• Experience leading salaried teams of 5 or more.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for the fulfillment center.
• Lead and develop a team of Area Managers and warehouse associates.
• Responsible for maintaining operational KPIs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Inventory accuracy

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience

Tools

Material handling equipment

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Operations Manager

Stord is looking for an Operations Manager with strong communication skills and experience as a leader of leaders. This person must be able to lead others through effective decision making and demonstrate a sense of responsibility in leading a team that supports the execution of all processes and procedures related to inventory accuracy, including performing warehouse bin accuracy and maintaining inventory shrink. They possess a strong ability to utilize Order Management System and various types of material handling equipment.

Must be flexible with the ability to work overtime as needed, including evenings and weekends.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for day‑to‑day operations for the entire fulfillment center including inbound flow, put away, outbound, B2C and B2B, and returns.
• Lead and develop a team of Area Managers, operations leads and warehouse associates to deliver on daily goals.
• Responsible for setting and maintaining all operational KPIs in the four walls – warehouse location accuracy, dock to stock, outbound SLA, order productivity, personnel productivity.
• Responsible for overseeing inventory accuracy and supporting quality assurance activities related to the ICQA process area, including compliance with applicable SOPs, audit readiness, and adherence to GMP standards where required.
• Responsible for budgeting and payroll (operational P&L).
• Responsible for scheduling and staffing to plan.
• Responsible for ensuring operational success during new client launches.
• Responsible for the development and coaching of all Area Managers, Leads and associates.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams including industrial engineering, solutions engineering, customer quality, and implementations.
• Work closely with support staff (HR, Safety, Customer Service, Other Ops Leaders) to drive results.
• Address operational and personnel issues affecting the functional area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a high volume direct‑to‑consumer environment in a manager‑level role or higher.
• Experience leading salaried teams of 5 salaried employees or more.
• Experience leading teams of 60 non‑exempt employees or more.
• Experience running and leading a highly technical operation, including automation.
• Experience working in a 200k‑sq‑ft facility or larger.
• Experience leading or being a direct contributor in operational startups or change‑management projects.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) from a configuration and troubleshooting perspective.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, driving tasks to completion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and support teams.
• Can transport up to 20 lbs.
• Can perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Can build solid, effective working relationships with others.
• Can constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.
• Can effectively use relevant material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts).
• Can express ideas clearly and convey necessary information.
• Can work in a distribution center environment, including exposure to varying heights, temperatures, and moderate noise levels.
• Occasional non‑standard work hours or overtime as business requires.

Bonus Points

• Bilingual (Spanish and English).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Experience with process improvements (Lean Six Sigma and/or Kaizen).

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Stord participates in E‑verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.