Operations Manager

Kenco Group; Social Circle (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Group in Georgia is seeking an experienced warehouse operations leader responsible for KPI achievement, inventory integrity, continuous improvement, and developing direct reports within the operation. You will ensure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and customer documentation while helping manage the site budget.

This role requires coordinating with safety, HR, and engineering to promote productivity, develop staff for succession, supervise and evaluate performance, and drive cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college; and three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of five years of experience in warehousing, distribution, or related areas; minimum of three years leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure all warehouse personnel comply with SOPs, policies and workload demands
• Meet daily with Supervisors/Foremen/Leads to ensure productivity goals are met
• Implement special projects impacting site and network operations
• Analyze operations for cross-functional efficiency; assess throughput, capacity, and financials
• Assist with site budget; manage costs to maximize net income
• Develop and implement policies; collaborate with safety, HR and engineering
• Develop staff for management succession
• Manage customer inventory with sound security practices
• Review activity and financial reports to adjust programs
• Motivate, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinates
• Hire and downsize staff as needed
• Maintain daily productivity and KPI statistics
• Ensure adherence to KOS and safety procedures

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor degree (B.A./B.S.)

3 years leadership experience

Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers.

About The Position

This assignment will be responsible for, but not limited to, functions pertaining to the day-to-day operations of the facility including overseeing and managing the following areas such as KPI achievement, inventory integrity, continuous improvement, and employee development of direct reports within the scope of their operational responsibilities. Responsibilities include following all standard operating procedures, standard work and work instructions as well as customer provided documentation, and managing the budgeting and financial results for areas of responsibility.

Functions

• Ensures all warehouse personnel comply with standard operating procedures, personnel policies and workload demands
• Meets daily with Supervisors, Foreman and/or Leads to ensure daily productivity goals are met or exceeded
• Implementation of special projects as assigned that impact warehouse operations for both the site and the network
• Analysis of operations on a continuing basis to make necessary improvements to ensure cross functional operating efficiencies in the warehouse. Analyzes throughput information, capacity planning and financial information
• Responsible for assisting with the Kenco site budget process, and help to ensure net income is maximized through proper management of controllable costs, identifying and communicating any differences impacting this metric
• Plans, develops, and implements organizational policies and goals. Supports and works closely with safety, human resources, and engineering to promote productivity improvement programs. Ensures implementation of network best practices in the facility
• Knowledge of every facet of the operation; must strive to constantly develop staff to ensure capable management succession
• Manages customer inventory, utilizing sound security policies and procedures consistent with good accounting and distribution practices
• Reviews activity, operating, and financial reports to determine changes in programs or operations, as required
• Motivate, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinates
• Take corrective action in a constructive manner with employees who cause issues in the workplace
• Hires and downsizes staff, as needed
• Maintains daily department productivity and EIP/LM statistics
• Ensures the site’s commitment to Kenco Operating System (KOS)
• Continuous focus on fostering a safe work environment
• Practices safe work procedures, and follows all safety rules at all times
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the General Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college; and three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of five years of experience in warehousing, distribution, or related areas required. Minimum of three years leadership experience

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays – 10 days

Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.