Senior Distribution & Fulfillment Leader

Ashley Furniture Industries; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, EAP

Paid Time Off; increases with years of

Employee Discount on home furnishings

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to direct daily warehouse activities, lead supervisors, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced RFC environment.

You will drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, manage budgets, and coordinate with transportation teams to optimize loading and carrier utilization while maintaining inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in distribution managing a fleet, delivery contractors, 3PL experience and background in logistics.
• Company-issued industrial vehicle license or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen Process Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.
• Action oriented and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily warehouse operations including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor real-time operational performance and adjust staffing and workflows to meet volume fluctuations.
• Ensure on-time fulfillment of retail store replenishment orders and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with transportation teams to optimize loading schedules and carrier utilization.
• Lead, coach, and develop Operations Supervisors responsible for departmental performance and KPI achievement.
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and safety policies.
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify high-potential talent for succession planning.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent safety incidents.
• Drive KPIs such as units per hour, order accuracy, on-time shipment, and labor productivity.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen initiatives to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Manage departmental budgets and control costs for labor, equipment, and supplies.
• Oversee warehouse fleet operations and relationships with delivery contractors and 3PL providers.

Skills

Distribution management

Fleet management

3PL experience

Logistics knowledge

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to direct daily warehouse activities, lead supervisors, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced RFC environment.

You will drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, manage budgets, and coordinate with transportation teams to optimize loading and carrier utilization while maintaining inventory accuracy.