Senior Manager Operations

Watkins Wellness; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Manager of Operations to provide strategic leadership and drive operational excellence within a distribution center. The ideal candidate will manage multi-functional teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing profitability through data-driven strategies. This role offers significant growth potential and an opportunity to influence senior leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in logistics/distribution management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Expertise in operational efficiencies, analytics, and process improvement.
• Strong strategic and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for all distribution center operations.
• Drive operational excellence by setting high standards and KPIs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the operations management team.

Skills

Operational efficiencies

Analytics

People development

Budgeting

Lean principles

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's preferred

Six Sigma Green Belt+ preferred

Tools

MS Office

Warehouse Management Systems (Blue Yonder preferred)

Job description

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Senior Manager Operations

Apply locations US - North Carolina - Winston-Salem | time type Full time | posted on Posted 3 Days Ago | job requisition id REQ45165

Job Scope:

Are you a collaborative leader who has Director-level thinking and thrives in a dynamic, global environment? Liberty Hardware Manufacturing seeks a Senior Manager of Operations to drive strategic leadership, growth, operational excellence, and efficiency for our multi-shift distribution center in Winston-Salem, NC. This role offers growth potential, and we're seeking candidates motivated to build a long-term career with opportunities for advancement within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic oversight for all distribution center operations, including safety, inventory control, receiving, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Drive operational excellence by setting high standards, goals, and KPIs across functions, ensuring alignment with company objectives and compliance with regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the operations management team and staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Hold accountability for P&L performance, analyzing financial and operational metrics to guide decisions and maximize profitability.
• Establish and execute operational strategies aligned with Liberty Hardware's goals for efficiency, growth, and customer satisfaction, utilizing data-driven analytics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as sales, marketing, accounting, and product development to integrate distribution logistics with business processes.
• Analyze expenditures and financial data to shape budgets and policies aimed at profitability, service improvement, and supporting initiatives.
• Develop and present insights and strategies to senior leadership based on reports and metrics to drive operational enhancements.
• Ensure all operations comply with industry standards and government regulations, including OSHA and DOT guidelines, prioritizing safety.
• Identify development needs within your team and create coaching and mentoring opportunities to address skill gaps and strengthen leadership capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s preferred) and Six Sigma Green Belt+ preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years in logistics/distribution management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably managing multi-functional teams in an automated environment.
• Skills: Expertise in operational efficiencies, analytics, people development, budgeting, Lean principles, and process improvement.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with MS Office and experience with Warehouse Management Systems (Blue Yonder preferred).
• Leadership: Strong strategic and interpersonal skills, continuous improvement mindset, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Analytical Strength: Competency in cost analysis and data-driven decision-making, especially in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
• Travel: 5-10% as required.
• This position is onsite in Winston-Salem, NC.

Hiring Range: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00

Company: Liberty Hardware

Liberty Hardware (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.

Liberty Hardware is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify allows employers to verify employment eligibility electronically.

Our product lines include bath hardware, shower doors, cabinet hardware, hooks, and wall plates, available under brands like Liberty, Delta, Brainerd, and Franklin Brass. We distribute through retailers, online, showrooms, builders, hospitality, and OEM channels nationwide.

In 2017, we were certified as a Great Place to Work! We pride ourselves on our talented, diverse, and collaborative team.