Senior Operations Manager

GEODIS; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rain wages advance via Rain app

Telemedical access via First Stop (on

Health insurance after 30 days

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Career development & mentoring

Employee perks (fitness discounts)

Job summary

GEODIS in Virginia is seeking a seasoned Warehouse Operations Manager to establish procedures for shipments and inventory control, while ensuring safe, efficient distribution center operations. You will drive KPI achievement, manage budgets, and align activities with customer service and sales teams.

The role demands 6+ years of related experience, proficiency with WMS/LMS systems, and strong communication and leadership skills to supervise staff, execute process improvements, and uphold

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years related experience and/or training.
• Experience with warehouse management systems.
• Experience with labor management systems and productivity initiatives preferred.
• Must be PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Establishes operational procedures for shipments and inventory control.
• Maintains warehouse condition and equipment.
• Coordinates with customer service and sales for alignment of activities.
• Partners with customers to maintain high satisfaction and follow up on concerns.
• Ensures safe operation and regulatory compliance within the warehouse.
• Manages budget and P&L for the operation.
• Oversees KPI targets to ensure profitability and productivity.
• Collaborates with engineering to optimize layout and product placement.
• Leads hiring, training, and supervision of supervisory and hourly staff.

Skills

PC literacy

Reading & reporting

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Labor Management Systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

Establishes 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 warehouse and equipment are 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.
• Partners with the customer to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by providing consistent communication and following up on customer concerns and requests.
• Ensures 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 warehouse management systems.
• Partners with engineering to implement and maintain proper layout of warehouse and product placement.
• Monitors and ensure facility key performance indicators (KPI) are met in a timely and cost effective manner to ensure the profitability and productivity of the distribution center.
• Ensures payroll integrity for direct reports and reporting teams.
• Leads cultural change within facilities whenever necessary.
• Ensures compliance with CTPAT, ISO, AIB, and others regulatory certifications as applicable.
• Provides hands on management of the distribution center including interviewing, hiring, and training supervisory and hourly staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; and appraising performance to create a strong company culture.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems.

What you need:

• Minimum 6 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Experience with warehouse management systems.
• Experience with labor management systems and productivity initiatives preferred.
• Must be PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• 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.

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
• + more!

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