Senior DC Operations Leader — Drive Strategy & Performance

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

iRiS Recruiting Solutions seeks a Senior DC Operations Manager to shape and lead high-volume distribution operations. You will guide operations managers, supervisors and frontline staff while driving productivity and KPI-based improvements in fast-paced environments.

Your track record should include building strong leaders, delivering change, and leveraging WMS data to inform strategic decisions that balance daily execution with long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in distribution center, retail DC or e-commerce operations.
• Experience developing leaders and managing large teams.
• Strong analytical, process improvement and change management skills.
• WMS knowledge to drive data-driven decisions.
• Ability to balance day-to-day execution with long-term strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop operations managers, supervisors & frontline teams.
• Improve productivity, labor efficiency and overall operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement, SOP development and process optimization.
• Use WMS data and KPIs to make smarter business decisions.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and implement operational changes.
• Strengthen workforce planning, accountability and leadership development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Change management

Workforce planning

Tools

WMS

Job description

iRiS Recruiting Solutions seeks a Senior DC Operations Manager to shape and lead high-volume distribution operations. You will guide operations managers, supervisors and frontline staff while driving productivity and KPI-based improvements in fast-paced environments.

Your track record should include building strong leaders, delivering change, and leveraging WMS data to inform strategic decisions that balance daily execution with long-term goals.