Outbound Operations Lead — Efficiency, Safety & Growth

The Restaurant Store; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Restaurant Store is seeking an Outbound Operations Manager to oversee all outbound operations across all shifts, including order picking, consolidation, packing, and loading for ground shipping and common carrier shipments. It reports directly to the Distribution Center General Manager (DCGM) and ensures safety, quality, and operational standards while driving improvement and strategic initiatives.

It collaborates with leadership to optimize processes, enhance productivity, and promote a

Responsibilities

• Oversee all outbound operations across all shifts, including order picking, consolidation, packing, and loading for ground shipping and common carrier shipments.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards, including regulatory requirements, SOPs, and company policies.
• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve operational processes and strategic initiatives to drive efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
• Analyze operational metrics, identify trends, and develop solutions to optimize performance across shifts and departments.
• Lead change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes, systems, or technology within the outbound operations team.
• Coordinate with other departments, including inbound, inventory control, and transportation, to resolve operational challenges and optimize end-to-end workflow.
• Develop, mentor, and coach team members and leadership across all shifts to build strong operational capabilities and a high-performance culture.
• Promote employee engagement, empowerment, and problem-solving at all levels of the outbound team.
• Oversee performance management, including evaluations, feedback, and development plans, ensuring accountability and growth across the team.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and compliant work environment, engaging regularly with employees to address concerns and reinforce expectations.
• Serve as the senior leader for all outbound operations, reporting directly to the Distribution Center General Manager (DCGM).
• Partner with facility leadership to establish and achieve operational goals.
• Model company values and operational excellence, holding peers, managers, and employees accountable for performance and compliance.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration across the outbound team and broader facility.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and strategic projects that impact multiple shifts or departments, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Job description

The Restaurant Store is seeking an Outbound Operations Manager to oversee all outbound operations across all shifts, including order picking, consolidation, packing, and loading for ground shipping and common carrier shipments. It reports directly to the Distribution Center General Manager (DCGM) and ensures safety, quality, and operational standards while driving improvement and strategic initiatives.

It collaborates with leadership to optimize processes, enhance productivity, and promote a