Operations Manager

Schurman Executive Recruiting; Town of Fulton (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead an ecommerce distribution center on a hands-on, promotable track. You will oversee ~60 associates and the supervisory team on first shift, driving training, mentorship, and labor planning while advancing lean improvements across the supply chain.

Qualifications include 5+ years of frontline leadership in distribution/fulfillment, a Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred), and strong WMS/TMS and Excel skills; experience with NetSuite and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading leaders in a distribution/fulfillment center.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Demonstrated history of continuous and process improvement.
• Proven ability to develop other leaders to promotions.
• Working knowledge of WMS, TMS and Excel; familiar with NetSuite and Monday HR system.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of about 60 associates and several salaried leaders on first shift.
• Train, develop, mentor, and guide the supervisory team.
• Plan and manage labor and production hours.
• Promote a safety-first culture and company values.
• Lead lean continuous improvement projects across the supply chain.

Skills

People leadership

Lean continuous improvement

Training & mentoring

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

WMS

TMS

Excel

NetSuite

Monday.com

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for their ecommerce distribution center. They are looking for a promotable leader who thrives at being a hands-on leader. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Leading a team of roughly 60 associates and several salaried leaders on first shift.
• Being responsible for training, developing, mentoring, and guiding the supervisory team.
• Planning and managing labor and production hours.
• Being a cultural leader for the company’s values and mission.
• Promoting a safety-first culture.
• Finding and leading lean continuous improvement projects throughout the supply chain stream.

Qualifications:

The qualified candidate will possess most of the following traits:

• 5+ years of experience in leading leaders in a distribution and/or fulfillment center.
• A Bachelors, and preferably a Masters degree.
• A demonstrated history of continuous and process improvement accomplishments.
• A solid history of developing other leaders to a promotional level.
• Working knowledge of systems such as WMS, TMS, and excel. The client is a NetSuite and the HR System is Monday.
• Former project management experience in the realm of implementations, start-ups, turn-arounds, and/or training on new material handling equipment.

Company Profile:

Our client is one of the most recognizable brands in American home and lifestyle retail, with a passionate customer base and a strong heritage of quality and design. Operating in a resilient, gift-driven and decor-focused market, the company is investing heavily in modernizing its supply chain and operations to support continued growth.

• They offer a highly competitive compensation package and relocation assistance for the right individual.