Second-Shift Warehouse Operations Leader

Thriftbooks; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus incentive

Competitive compensation package

Paid Time Off at accrual rate (15 days

Six paid holidays per year

Medical & Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company paid STD/LTD

Company paid Life Insurance

401k match program

Professional development & growth

Free books

Job summary

ThriftBooks, the world’s largest used book retailer, is seeking a dynamic 2nd shift leader to oversee a high-volume fulfillment operation in the Cockrell Hill area of Dallas, TX. You will guide 75+ team members through two department managers, driving safety, productivity, and on-time shipping.

The role emphasizes coaching, KPI-driven performance, and developing future leaders while maintaining a clean, safe warehouse.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse/fulfillment/distribution/manufacturing or similar operations-management experience.
• Experience leading warehouse teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience developing supervisors, managers, or team leads and holding teams accountable to performance expectations.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety practices, compliance requirements, and forklift operations.
• Experience with labor planning, staffing, hiring, discipline, and performance management.
• Ability to use productivity and operational metrics to identify issues and improve results.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2nd shift operation of 75+ team members through two department managers.
• Partner with facility leadership to drive continuous improvement, reduce waste, and improve throughput and quality.
• Directly manage and develop the Production Manager, Fulfillment Manager, and additional leadership.
• Build a reliable, engaged team through coaching, performance management, and accountability.
• Ensure orders meet shipping deadlines with quality and accuracy.
• Use data and floor observations to improve staffing, workflow, and labor planning.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Safety compliance

Labor planning

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Floor presence

Shift scheduling

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Operational reporting tools

Job description

ThriftBooks, the world’s largest used book retailer, is seeking a dynamic 2nd shift leader to oversee a high-volume fulfillment operation in the Cockrell Hill area of Dallas, TX. You will guide 75+ team members through two department managers, driving safety, productivity, and on-time shipping.

The role emphasizes coaching, KPI-driven performance, and developing future leaders while maintaining a clean, safe warehouse.