Strategic Operations Initiatives Manager

ADUSA Transportation; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

ADUSA Distribution is seeking a strategic operations leader to drive meaningful change across a fast-paced distribution center. As the Manager, Operations Initiatives, you will partner with the Site Director to lead high-impact projects, enhance performance, workforce readiness, safety and business results through cross-functional collaboration.

You will oversee Training Operations and other support functions, develop leaders, and represent the site in regional initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership in distribution or logistics.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives and projects.
• Experience overseeing training, workforce development, or operational support.
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide strategic initiatives from planning to sustainment.
• Develop leaders and build high-performing teams across functions.
• Drive training operations to deliver standardized onboarding and readiness.
• Support operational excellence and continuous improvement using Lean methodologies.
• Champion safety, compliance, and performance across the site.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Lean principles

Training operations

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

DC operations systems

Job description

ADUSA Distribution is seeking a strategic operations leader to drive meaningful change across a fast-paced distribution center. As the Manager, Operations Initiatives, you will partner with the Site Director to lead high-impact projects, enhance performance, workforce readiness, safety and business results through cross-functional collaboration.

You will oversee Training Operations and other support functions, develop leaders, and represent the site in regional initiatives.