Senior Operations Manager

Shipmonk; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ShipMonk is seeking a Senior Manager of Fulfillment Center Operations to scale high-performing teams across our network of fulfillment centers. You will oversee verification processes, equipment maintenance, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination with customer service and sales to deliver reliable, cost-effective fulfillment.

Ideal candidates bring 6–8 years of operations leadership, deep WMS and enterprise tech proficiency, Lean Six Sigma certification, and a track record of managing 40+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Operations, Fulfillment Center Operations, or Distribution Center Operations
• 6 to 8 years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and training
• Experience with warehouse management systems
• Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred
• Proficient with enterprise technology systems such as Advanced Excel, Outlook/Gmail, Project Management Software, WMS, and Process Workflow creation
• Ability to effectively present information to groups of managers, clients and internal/external customers
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Experience leading teams of 40+ employees and building leadership layers to support staff and performance management

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational procedures for verification of shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and inventory accuracy
• Maintain warehouse and equipment condition
• Submit work orders for repairs and replacements
• Coordinate warehouse activities with customer service and sales
• Ensure safe operation, sanitation, maintenance, security, and housekeeping
• Manage budget and P&L for the operation
• Drive operational excellence across warehouse areas, equipment, and systems
• Maintain proper warehouse layout and product placement
• Monitor KPIs to ensure profitability and productivity
• Ensure accurate timekeeping for direct reports and teams
• Lead cultural change within facilities
• Ensure compliance as applicable
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training of supervisory and hourly staff
• Address complaints and resolve problems
• Oversee sanitation training and corrective actions

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

P&L management

WMS

Labor management

Lean Six Sigma

Excel

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

WMS

PM Software

Excel

Outlook

Job description

ShipMonk isn't just a 3PL - we're the tech-powered growth partner for ecommerce brands, running 12+ owned fulfillment centers across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe so our merchants can stress less and grow more. We are seeking a Senior Manager of Fulfillment Center Operations with experience scaling high-performing teams to join us in delivering our promise to merchants: Stress Less, Grow More.

What you’ll do:

• Ensures the operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current
• Ensures the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment is properly maintained
• Ensures work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment are submitted to the appropriate persons
• Confers with others to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functional areas such as customer service and sales
• Our Senior Operations Managers will ensure a safe operation of the warehouse including meeting company standards for sanitation, maintenance, security, and housekeeping
• Effectively manages the budget and P&L of the operation
• Ensures operational excellence in all warehouse areas, related equipment, and systems
• Partners with others to maintain the proper layout of warehouse and product placement
• Senior Operations Managers are responsible for Monitoring and ensuring facility key performance indicators (KPI) are met in a timely and cost-effective manner to ensure the profitability and productivity
• Ensures accurate timekeeping for direct reports and reporting teams
• ShipMonk's Sr. Ops Managers will lead cultural change within facilities whenever necessary
• Ensures compliance as applicable
• A top priority for our Senior Operations Managers is to participate in the interviewing, hiring, and training of supervisory and hourly staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; and appraising performance to create a strong company culture
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems
• Be responsible for overseeing warehouse sanitation in your assigned department. Adequate training on sanitation will be provided and the employee will be responsible to identify when sanitation fails and the appropriate actions that are needed to correct

What you’ll need:

• Should have a Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Operations, Fulfillment Center Operations, or Distribution Center Operations
• Senior Operations Managers are required to have a minimum of 6 to 8 years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and training
• Experience with warehouse management systems
• ShipMonk prefers that all Senior Operations Managers have experience with labor management systems and productivity initiatives
• Senior Operations Managers will set themselves apart by having Lean Six Sigma certification
• All Operations Leadership must be proficient with enterprise technology systems such as Advanced Excel, Outlook/Gmail, Project Management Software, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Process Workflow creation
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and, internal and external customers
• It is strongly preferred that our Senior Operations Managers have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Senior Operations Managers should have experience leading teams of 40+ employees, building layers of leadership to support employees down to the associate level, and extensive experience with performance management of those direct reports

We are exceptionally proud of our dedicated, brilliant ShipMonkers - the employees who collaborate to provide first-class service, solve problems, and collaborate to get the job done. We work hard and have fun at work while prioritizing growth, innovation, and diversity as key values. When we add new positions at ShipMonk, we define the role 80% and look for talented individuals who can join the team, run fast, and co-create the other 20% of their job. We need our team to get engaged from Day 1 to do the work and define the work that will make us successful in the near and long term.

About ShipMonk

About ShipMonk ShipMonk isn't just a 3PL; we're a growth partner for merchants . We provide cutting-edge technology and a network of owned and operated fulfillment centers that empower high-growth ecommerce and DTC brands to stress less and grow more. With over 2,500 employees across five countries, we're on a mission to revolutionize fulfillment by providing everything from the fastest click-to-delivery and real-time inventory to custom solutions—all with a merchant - first mindset.

Why ShipMonk?

• Global Fulfillment Network: Our 12+ owned and operated fulfillment centers span the US, Canada, the U.K., and Mainland Europe. We never outsource, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Proprietary Technology: We've eliminated the need for tribal knowledge with our AI-powered platform. It provides a real-time, unified view of inventory and orders, giving our merchants the control and visibility they need to succeed.
• Unrivaled Support: We provide hands-on, 'mom and pop' support with a global reach. Our dedicated teams are on-site at every fulfillment center, ready to jump into action.
• Transparent Pricing : We believe in honest, long-term partnerships. Our all- inclusive pricing means predictable costs, with no hidden fees or surprises.
• Committed to the Future: We invest over $10 million annually in research and development to ensure our technology and services continually evolve, helping merchants plant roots with a partner who is here to stay.

Our Core Values

Our values are the heart of our culture. We're looking for individuals who embody these principles every day.

• Merchant-first: We handle the logistics so our merchants can focus on what they do best - growing their business.
• People make ShipMonk: We believe in our team and invest in our people.
• Own it: We take ownership of our work, our mistakes, and our successes.
• Get sh*t done: We're a fast-paced, high-growth company that values action and results.
• Change the score: We challenge the status quo, constantly innovating and improving.

ShipMonk is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.