Strategic Warehouse Operations Lead

ODW Logistics; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ODW Logistics is seeking an Operations Supervisor to coordinate daily warehouse activities ensuring efficient goods flow and cost-effective operations. You will oversee multiple departments and guide a team to meet performance metrics.

The role emphasizes coaching, scheduling, and developing staff while implementing lean improvements and maintaining safety compliance in a GMP-controlled food environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) of supervisor experience or equivalent work experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/work experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools preferred
• Advanced knowledge of warehouse management systems preferred
• This DC is GMP compliant for food safety. No visible piercings are allowed.
• Must wear hair and beard nets, smock, helmet and steel toe shoes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple employees in a multi-faceted environment to complete inbound, stocking, picking, packing, inventory, shipping and return processing activities
• Regulate daily workload and assign productivity goals based on customer’s demands
• Train, coach, engage and develop employees on efficient work methods aimed at improving the accuracy, efficiency, profitability, safety and security of the operation
• Interview, hire and/or promote, onboard and train employees to sustain a successful onboarding experience
• Advocate and support corporate training programs for direct reports to prepare team members for career path progression opportunities
• Manage hourly employee scheduling through workforce management software (UKG)
• Monitor hourly employee performance, year-end reviews, scheduling and one-on-one developmental meetings
• Drive continuous improvement efforts in your warehouse by leading team projects to improve operational efficiency and customer profits in conjunction with lean management principles
• Maintain knowledge of contractual requirements regarding execution of services and Key Performance Metrics detailing the measurement of our performance
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation

Conflict management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse management systems

Job description

ODW Logistics is seeking an Operations Supervisor to coordinate daily warehouse activities ensuring efficient goods flow and cost-effective operations. You will oversee multiple departments and guide a team to meet performance metrics.

The role emphasizes coaching, scheduling, and developing staff while implementing lean improvements and maintaining safety compliance in a GMP-controlled food environment.