Principal Operations Support Manager

ShipBob, Inc.; Elwood (IL); Sur place; USD 113 000 - 188 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision & Basic Life

Résumé du poste

ShipBob in Elwood, IL is seeking a Principal Operations Support Manager to serve as the senior on-site representative at a partner-operated fulfillment site, owning service-level performance for the Merchant.

You will manage dock-to-door outcomes, inbound/outbound SLAs, labor planning, and SOP development while coaching site leadership and ensuring ShipBob standards and training are applied across the operation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in warehouse, fulfillment, or logistics ops (senior/multi-function).
• Deep knowledge of fulfillment metrics (SLA, UPH, defects).
• Experience with B2B/D2C ecomm fulfillment and routing guides.

Responsabilités

• Act as primary onsite ShipBob POC for operational inquiries.
• Own daily visibility of SLAs, defects, UPH, and exceptions; drive corrective actions.
• Educate partner site leadership on ShipBob standards, WMS, and merchant processes.
• Build SOPs, job aids, and training materials; audit adherence to standards.
• Coach site leaders on escalation paths and root-cause problem solving.
• Lead quality investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory/light flow and flag discrepancies and risks to on-time execution.

Connaissances

Senior ops experience

WMS proficiency

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Problem solving

Partner coordination

Outils

WMS platforms

Operational reporting tools

Description du poste

As a member of theShipBobTeam, you will...

• Grow with an Ownership Mindset :We champion continuous learning and innovation.You'lltake on real problems,create tangiblesolutions, anddrive results that move the needleforShipBob,our merchants, and for your own professional growth.Ifyou'reready to do the most meaningful work of your career, this is the place.
• Collaborate with Peers and Leaders Alike: AtShipBob,leaders areaccessible;feedback flows in both directions, andeveryone, regardless of their seniority or role, steps up to help when needed.We hold each other tohigh standardsbecause we trust each other to meet them. That combination of transparency and mutual respect is what makes the work here feel worth doing.
• Experience a High-Performance Culture and Clear Purpose: We are results-driven andclear about what that means: ourgoals are specific, accountability is shared, and every team member can see how their work connects toour mission. When we hit milestones, we celebrate them together. When we fall short, we learn and move forward.

Location: 21705 W Mississippi St, Elwood, IL 60421

Role Description:

The Principal Operations Support Manager serves as ShipBob’s most senior representative at a partner-operated fulfillment site and is the primary ShipBob owner of service-level performance for the Merchant. This is a hands-on, high-accountability role that sits close to the details . This role owns outcomes from dock to door, including inbound, stow, pick, pack, and ship, labor and capacity planning, and site expansion execution. I t educates, equips, and advises partner site leadership on ShipBob standard work, systems, and service-level expectations, and holds the site to agreed outcomes through data, influence, and clear escalation. This role reports into the ShipBob SFN Operations organization.

Required Performance Standards:

This role is accountable for monitoring the following standards daily, reporting them accurately, identifying gaps early, and driving corrective action and escalation through partner leadership.

• Outbound SLA: 95%+ orders picked up by carrier within 2 days of ingestion.
• Inbound receipt: 98%+ received and confirmed within 1 business day.
• Inbound stow: 95%+ stowed within 3 business days.
• Productivity: 100 UPH baseline through pick and pack.

How This Role Works With Our Partners:

• Works through the partner’s designated leaders, raising requests, improving standards, and mitigating concerns with them.
• Quarterbacks solutions on the floor to drive successful execution every day.

What you’ll do:

• Act as the primary onsite ShipBob POC for all operational inquiries.
• Own daily visibility of outbound and inbound SLAs, order defects, shrink, UPH, and exceptions against the required standards. Identify gaps early, bring data and recommended actions to partner leadership, and track corrective actions to closure.
• Educate and equip partner site leadership on ShipBob standard work, WMS usage, and merchant-specific processes, metrics, and performance goals.
• Build SOPs, job aids, and training materials, and audit adherence to ShipBob standards. Share findings with partner leadership.
• Coach partner site leaders on escalation paths and root-cause problem solving so issues surface early and are resolved at the right level.
• Lead operational quality incident investigations in coordination with partner leadership and ShipBob operations leadership. Provide written reports including Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, and Preventative Measures, and trace recurring issues to process or training gaps and track improvements with the partner.
• Monitor inventory activity (inbound, outbound, returns, etc) and order flow through picking, packing, staging, and shipping . Track B2B fulfillment, kitting, and VAS performance against plan and SLAs . Flag discrepancies, backlog, and risks to on-time execution early.
• Monitor compliance with Merchant packing guides, order instructions, and flag gaps for correction.
• Coordinate with transportation team to ensure pickups occur within the designated shipping window, and elevate missed pickups or no-shows for timely rescheduling.
• Coordinate with labor team and elevate hiring constraints early.
• Maintain consistent communication with Merchant Success and Powered By teams through scheduled operational meetings and weekly and quarterly business reviews covering performance, exceptions, and risks.
• Support WMS and tooling issues, create, monitor, and resolve Jira tickets.
• Mentor and guide ShipBob’s on-site team members.
• Other duties/responsibilities as necessary.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• 7+ years of experience in warehouse, fulfillment, or logistics operations, including time in a senior or multi-function role.
• Deep knowledge of fulfillment performance and quality metrics (SLA, UPH, defect, shrink) and experience managing against contractual service levels.
• Experience with B2B and/or D2C Ecomm fulfillment operations, retailer compliance requirements, and routing guide adherence.
• Expert-level proficiency with WMS platforms and operational reporting tools.
• Experience developing and implementing SOPs and training others on standard work, ideally in a 3PL, partner, or multi-site environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence senior partner leaders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make real-time operational decisions and quarterback in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Basic Life Insurance

ShipBob believes in transparency while providing a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance approach. The full base pay range for this position in our compensation architecture is $ 112,817 - $ 188,029 . In addition to base salary, this role includes the opportunity to be eligible for participation in the Company's discretionary bonus plan based on Company's plans and in accordance with Comp any’s policies.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

About You:

Building the world’s leadingfull-stack fulfillment platformischallengingwork. The problems we solve are complex, the pace is fast, and the bar is high.That meansShipBob’senvironmentisn’tthe rightfit for everyone, andthat’sokay.If you are ready to take ownership,push boundaries, andgrow alongside a team that genuinely supports each other, we would love to hear from you.

ShipBob is a leading global supply chain and fulfillment technology platform designed for SMB and Mid-Market ecommerce merchants to provide them access to best-in-class capabilities and to deliver a delightful shopper experience. Merchants can outsource their entire fulfillment operations, utilize ShipBob’s proprietary warehouse management system for in-house fulfillment, or take advantage of a hybrid solution across ShipBob’s dozens of fulfillment center network in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. ShipBob is backed by leading investors like Menlo Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and is one of the fastest-growing tech companies headquartered in Chicago.

At ShipBob, every full-time employee gets access to our best-in-class AI and productivity tools from Day 1 at no cost. This isn't a pilot or a perk for select teams. It's standard for everyone. We believe innovation isn't owned by one department. Whether you're in Talent, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or Customer Success, we expect you to ask: how can this be done better, faster, or smarter? These tools are our investment in your ability to find those answers.

Use of AI-Assisted Tools During Recruitment

We may use AI-assisted tools during the recruitment process to support administrative functions such as transcribing interviews, generating summaries or notes, organizing interview feedback, facilitating candidate communications, and helping recruiters identify candidates whose qualifications may align with job requirements. These tools are designed to assist our recruiting team and are not used to make final hiring decisions.Hiring decisions are made by trained human reviewers who consider the candidate's application, interview performance, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. AI-assisted tools do not independently determine whether a candidate advances in the hiring process or receives an offer of employment.Where required by applicable law, candidates will be provided with notice regarding our use of AI-assisted technologies and, where available, information about any applicable rights relating to such processing, including the ability to request additional information or opt out of certain AI-assisted processing activities. Candidates who exercise available opt-out rights may be reviewed through alternative processes consistent with applicable law.

ShipBob 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, c ompensation and training.

There is no deadline to apply for this position, as ShipBob accepts applications on an ongoing basis.