Senior Operations Manager

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

iRiS Recruiting Solutions partners with a large, high-volume distribution operation to place a Senior Operations Manager as the #2 operational leader in a 700K+ sq ft, 24/7 facility. This role offers high visibility, significant responsibility, and a clear path toward advancing into the top leadership position.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in large-scale distribution, track record of developing managers, and strong employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within a large-scale distribution center.
• High-volume operations experience.
• Proven ability to develop managers and frontline leaders.
• Strong employee engagement and floor presence.
• Comfortable holding teams accountable and navigating conflict.
• Experience operating in a union environment is a plus.
• Career-driven leader seeking eventual #1 leadership role.
• Open to future relocation for advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the #2 operational leader in the facility with accountability for inbound, outbound, inventory, EHS, and facilities.
• Build and develop frontline leaders and managers to ensure strong performance and succession toward the top role.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume operations

People development

Employee engagement

Conflict resolution

Union environment experience

Relocation willingness

Job description

We’re partnering with a large, high-volume distribution operation seeking a Senior Operations Manager to serve as the #2 operational leader in the facility. This is a highly visible leadership role with significant responsibility and a clear path toward advancement into the top leadership position within a distribution center.

About the Operation

• 700K+ sq. ft. distribution facility
• 24/7 operation with significant volume and complexity
• 150-250 associates and 20+ frontline supervisors
• Union environment with a strong labor relationship
• Partnership and collaboration with third-party logistics providers
• Leadership across inbound, outbound, inventory, EHS, and facilities

Ideal Background

• Leadership experience within a large-scale distribution center
• High-volume operations experience
• Proven ability to develop managers and frontline leaders
• Strong employee engagement and floor presence
• Comfortable holding teams accountable and navigating conflict
• Experience operating in a union environment is a plus
• High-energy, positive leadership style with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Career-driven leader interested in eventually becoming the #1 leader of a distribution facility
• Open to future relocation for advancement opportunities

Benefits

• Exceptional 401(k) program with highly competitive company contributions
• Medical coverage with no employee premiums
• Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven distribution leader who wants significant operational scope today and a clear path toward running their own facility in the future.