Strategic Operations Initiatives Manager

Ahold Delhaize Distribution & Transportation; Elloree (SC); On-site; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

ADUSA Distribution is seeking a Manager, Operations Initiatives to lead high-impact projects across the site, partnering with the Site Director to improve operational performance, workforce readiness, employee engagement, safety, and business outcomes.

In this visible leadership role, you will influence without direct authority, build cross-functional teams spanning Operations, Human Resources, Safety, Transportation, Inventory, and more, and represent the site during regional initiatives while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• 5 to 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in distribution/logistics/operations.
• Experience leading across multiple departments or functional areas.
• Proven success leading supervisors, managers, or other leaders and driving team performance.
• Demonstrated experience managing strategic initiatives, special projects, or formal project management efforts with measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide strategic initiatives from planning to sustainment and results measurement.
• Act as Site Director's designee for major operational initiatives and special projects.
• Build cross-functional teams across Operations, HR, Safety, Transportation, Inventory, and other support functions.
• Establish initiative priorities, timelines, resource plans, and execution strategies.
• Track project performance and key success metrics, providing updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to site and regional leadership.
• Represent the distribution center during regional and enterprise program rollouts, ensuring successful local adoption and execution.

Skills

Strong leadership

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Change management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Training development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, HR, Organizational Development, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADUSA Distribution is seeking a Manager, Operations Initiatives to lead high-impact projects across the site, partnering with the Site Director to improve operational performance, workforce readiness, employee engagement, safety, and business outcomes.

In this visible leadership role, you will influence without direct authority, build cross-functional teams spanning Operations, Human Resources, Safety, Transportation, Inventory, and more, and represent the site during regional initiatives while