Startup Operations Lead — Travel-Heavy Logistics

Grip; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grip is seeking an Operations Specialist to ensure seamless supply chain operations, focusing on improving customer satisfaction and profitability. You will monitor product flow, identify breakdowns, and implement process improvements to deliver goods faster and more cost-effectively.

Responsibilities include leading facility start-ups, training teams, coordinating equipment, establishing SOPs, and tracking end-to-end performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience in logistics/fulfillment operations.
• 2-6 years of experience in logistics or related fields.
• Ability to travel 75–100% to support facility start-ups and client launches.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and metrics.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to collaborate with team members and external partners.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities creatively and multitask across priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site start-up of new facilities and client launches, ensuring operational readiness from day one.
• Drive staff training, development, and onboarding during start-ups to sustain accurate, on-time fulfillment.
• Manage sourcing, scheduling, and delivery of equipment to support start-up timelines.
• Implement receiving and shipping processes and establish standardized procedures across sites.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Track end-to-end supply chain performance and identify disruption risks.
• Troubleshoot logistics issues to minimize disruptions and maintain product availability.
• Develop strategies to optimize processes for faster, more cost-effective delivery.
• Use data to monitor inventory, transportation reliability, back orders, and fulfillment rates.
• Communicate with warehouse managers and teams to ensure smooth coordination.
• Create reports and documentation to support improved logistics operations.
• Identify and act on continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Travel availability

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Equivalent hands-on logistics experience

Job description

Grip is seeking an Operations Specialist to ensure seamless supply chain operations, focusing on improving customer satisfaction and profitability. You will monitor product flow, identify breakdowns, and implement process improvements to deliver goods faster and more cost-effectively.

Responsibilities include leading facility start-ups, training teams, coordinating equipment, establishing SOPs, and tracking end-to-end performance.