Operations Manager

Keller Logistics Group; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Dependent care FSA options

Critical illness, accident coverage

Paid time off

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

Keller Warehousing & Co-Packing seeks an Operations Manager for a new Vacaville warehouse. You will drive safety, customer service, productivity, and profitability while leading warehouse teams and managing customer/vendor relationships.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, leading Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen initiatives, and ensuring OSHA and food safety compliance. 5 years of 3PL WM experience and certification readiness are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years of 3PL warehouse management experience.
• Experience with Warehouse Management System and handheld scanners.
• Ability to obtain Industrial Truck Certification through company-provided training.
• Ability to obtain forklift trainer certification.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and overall performance of the warehouse.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse teams while ensuring safety and performance.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Partner with locations to resolve operational and customer concerns.
• Monitor productivity, labor, and service levels; manage costs and profitability.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Manage equipment needs, invoices, revenue, expenses, and profitability; collaborate on forecasts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People development

3PL operations

Performance management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Excel

Tools

WMS

Handheld scanners

Job description

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Keller Warehousing & Co-Packing is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of anew warehouse in Vacaville, CA. This position is responsible for driving performance in safety, customer service, productivity, employee development, and profitability.

The Operations Manager will lead warehouse teams, manage customer and vendor relationships, monitor operational and financial performance, and partner closely with Director of Operations and other departments to drive continuous improvement and ensure company and customer expectations are met.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and overall performance of assigned warehouse locations.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse teams while holding employees accountable for performance, attendance, safety, and job expectations.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, corrective action, and employee development.
• Partner with assigned warehouse locations to quickly resolve operational and customer concerns.
• Monitor productivity, labor, customer service, contractual requirements, and overall operational performance.
• Develop and manage productivity metrics, warehouse management system reporting, and operational performance measures to identify labor trends and workflow inefficiencies.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for assigned warehouse locations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and corrective action processes.
• Manage equipment needs, labor costs, invoice approvals, revenue, expenses, and overall operational profitability.
• Partner with the Director of Operations on financial reviews, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Conduct warehouse, safety, and inventory audits and ensure compliance with OSHA, company, customer, and applicable food safety requirements.
• Lead ongoing training and development of team members to support individual growth and operational needs.
• Support initial and recurrent forklift training and individualized retraining as needed.
• Complete Behavior Based Observations and accident investigations and proactively address safety and operational risks.
• Maintain building safety and security plans in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure customer scorecard expectations are achieved.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Ability to develop employees and hold team members accountable while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
• Extensive knowledge of 3PL warehouse operations, including pallet-in/pallet-out, pick and pack, material fulfillment, inventory management, Warehouse Management Systems, and RF equipment.
• Strong employee development and performance management skills.
• Ability to gather and analyze information from multiple sources and make recommendations for improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business reporting and data analysis tools.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5 years of 3PL warehouse management experience preferred.
• Warehouse Management System and handheld scanner experience.
• Ability to obtain Industrial Truck Certification through company-provided training.
• Ability to obtain forklift trainer certification.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to safely bend, reach, push, pull, twist, and stoop while following established safety and ergonomic practices.
• Frequent use of hands, fingers, and wrists for computer work, document handling, and warehouse-related activities.
• Must follow all required safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment, including safety footwear and other site-specific equipment.
• Work may include exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, odors, elevated noise levels, and other conditions typically found in a warehouse environment.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

Keller offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account and dependent care Flexible Spending Account options
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Paid time off
• Additional voluntary benefit options

Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the 31st day of employment.

Keller provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. [2026 KWC E...dbook (10) | PDF]

Keller prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on any protected characteristic and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees as required by applicable law.

Keller Logistics Group is an asset-based third party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Defiance, Ohio. We got our start in 1978 as Thomas E. Keller Trucking and have since evolved into four affiliate companies: Keller Trucking, Keller Warehousing & Co-Packing, Keller Freight Solutions and Keller Industrial Properties.

Our employees are empowered and trusted as experts in their field of work. We value transparency and encourage our staff to be their best through our culture of Responsive, Resourceful, Reliable People in Logistics. We value teamwork, collaboration and respectful interactions with each other. Our people hold themselves accountable for a job well done, with high standards of integrity. We look for ways to continually improve our processes to make us more efficient for ourselves and our clients. Finally, we value safety among all else. Time is money, but life is priceless!

Inc. 5000 named us among the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, we have consistently been named a Top 3PL by Food Logistics magazine, and the Truckload Carriers Association has recognized us numerous times on their list of Best Fleets to Drive For.

Keller Logistics Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.