Senior Site Operations Manager

KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics in Jeffersonville, Indiana seeks a Sr Site Operations Manager to plan, direct, and implement distribution policies for a site with 150+ associates. The leader will drive the operation using the Kenco Operating System (KOS/Shingo) to maximize efficiency and profitability across the facility.

The role requires leadership, supply chain expertise, and the ability to build strong customer relationships while promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 7-10 years of experience in warehouse/distribution or transportation management.
• Prior leadership experience required. Solid transportation background and knowledge of efficient transportation principles.
• Experience using warehouse, transportation, and inventory management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities of site personnel to ensure compliance with operating system, policy and procedures; manage workload leveling.
• Maintain safety, operations, quality, financial, legal and regulatory functions on site.
• Develop strong relationships with customer to ensure continued success and satisfactory relationship.
• Responsible for site KPIs, improvements, efficiency programs and P&L; develop reports for customer/leadership.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to site management to ensure sustainability of the business.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Team coordination

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

WMS

Transportation management systems

Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About the Position

The Sr Site Operations Manager plans, directs, coordinates and implements all distribution policies/procedures for the distribution operation at a dedicated site with more than 150+ Operations Associates*. In conjunction with these responsibilities, the leader will lead in accordance with Kenco’s Guiding Principles and operate the facility using the Kenco Operating System (KOS / Shingo) methodology to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations, while maximizing profits by performing the following duties or through delegation to subordinates.

Functions

• Lead activities of site personnel to ensure compliance with defined operating system, corporate policy and site standard operating procedures, personnel policies and workload leveling.
• Maintain all safety, operations, quality, financial, legal and regulatory functions executed on site.
• Develop strong relationships with customer for the site to ensure continued success and satisfactory relationship with customer.
• Responsible for site metrics associated with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Improvement Plans, Efficiency Programs, and Profit and Loss (P&L) and develop reports for the customer and leadership.
• Ensures communication and feedback for site and customer relations, including management review.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to site management and personnel in support of bench strength to ensure sustainability of the business and facility.
• Responsible for supporting a healthy and effective “Lean Culture” participating in and leading 5S, Gemba walks, A3’s, Kaizen events, Employee Suggestion Boards, etc. daily, weekly, or as necessary to promote continuous improvement to the benefit of our customer.
• May support other site implementations with the network.
• Analysis of operations on a continuing basis to make necessary improvements to ensure cross functional operating efficiencies in the warehouse.
• Analyzes throughput information, capacity planning, flow through and financial information.
• Acts as site purchase order gatekeeper to record, monitor, and control all site expenses in conjunction with network leaders.
• May function as the sites HR administrator in partnership with network HR support.
• Depending on functions of the customer/site; perform driver load planning/routing, common carrier utilization and monitors all DOT and hours of service compliance for drivers.
• May perform necessary product inspections, functionality checks and other duties.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in a related field or related required or equivalent years of experience required. Equivalent years of experience is defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested. 7-10 years of experience in warehouse/distribution or transportation management required. Prior leadership experience required. Must have a solid transportation background and an understanding of efficient transportation principles. Experience using warehouse, transportation, and inventory management systems preferred. Advanced level technical skills utilizing MS Office (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & Word).

Competencies

• Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.
• Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.
• Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers.
• Managing Transitions / Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
• Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long‑term organizational strategy.

Travel Requirements

This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less. A passport is not required, but recommended.

Disclosures

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Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits offered:

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.

About Kenco

Kenco is a Great Place to Work® certified company, a recognition driven by the feedback and experiences of our associates and one that reflects our people‑first culture. Every day, our people push our business forward. Our dedicated workforce has been a cornerstone of our culture and an essential part of what makes Kenco so special. From the distribution floor to the boardroom, we are committed to inclusivity in our workforce, ensuring every one of our associates is empowered to have their voices heard. Through our diverse backgrounds, we’re able to leverage the strengths of every team member to devise creative solutions to any on‑and off‑site challenge—making Kenco a unified community where our people can grow together and make us stronger every day.

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Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.