Senior Manager, Operations

Syncreon; Palmetto (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Senior Operations Manager in Palmetto, GA. The role involves overseeing daily operations, improving performance, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have a background in business or engineering, with strong analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing logistics and supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in operational and plant management, preferably in automotive or logistics.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of logistics operation to maximize scheduling and delivery.
• Provide effective leadership to Warehouse Managers and enforce company standards.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Personal Computer Skills

Job description

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syncreon by DP World delivers tailored, scalable, and progressive solutions to customers in more than 100 global locations. The company has managed supply chain synergies for global automotive and technology premier brands for more than 60 years.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Operations Manager, based in Palmetto, to plan, direct, and coordinate the operations at the facility. You will be responsible for improving performance, productivity, and efficiency through the implementation of effective methods and strategies. It's an exciting time to join the syncreon team!

How you will contribute

• Manage the daily activities of a logistics operation to maximize scheduling and delivery of commodities to the customer.
• Interface with customer to ensure smooth coordination of scheduling and maximization of schedule adherence; provide input on local conditions, identify needs, and receive direction on real-time staffing increases or decreases.
• Enact contingency plans as needed; escalate and direct activities during system problems, disasters, etc.; identify potential problems, troubleshoot, escalate issues to local and senior management, and participate in post-mortem analysis of problems, providing input for future process improvements.
• Review ongoing performance results against targets. Take corrective measures with authorization, escalate as needed.
• Responsible for providing effective leadership to the Warehouse Managers and/or team, enforcing company standards, and acting as a role model.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Progressive experience performing professional-level operational and plant management duties; preferably in the automotive or logistics industry.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write documents using original or innovative techniques or styles. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management and customers.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient personal computer skills including email, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, etc.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Manage the daily activities of a logistics operation to maximize scheduling and delivery of commodities to the customer.
• Interface with the customer to ensure smooth coordination of scheduling and maximization of schedule adherence; provide input on local conditions, identify needs, and receive direction on real-time staffing increases or decreases.
• Enact contingency plans as needed; escalate and direct activities during system problems, disasters, etc.; identify potential problems, troubleshoot, escalate issues to local and senior management, and participate in post-mortem analysis of problems, providing input for future process improvements.
• Review ongoing performance results against targets. Take corrective measures with authorization, escalate as needed.
• Provide effective leadership to the Warehouse Managers and/or team, enforce company standards, and act as a role model.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Progressive experience in professional operational and plant management, preferably in automotive or logistics industries.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to interpret complex documents, and effective communication skills, including persuasive presentations.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical instructions and handle multiple variables.
• Proficiency in personal computer skills including email, record keeping, database activities, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market-competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse, and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re transforming and integrating our businesses—Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics, and Technology—and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create more efficient, end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

We’re investing in innovation, from intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, and minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World aims to transcend boundaries and bridge the gaps between nations and cultures, not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity drives innovation and growth, helping us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises syncreon, Imperial, and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

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