Strategic Warehouse Operations Leader

The Everest Search Group; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Everest Search Group is seeking an Operations Manager for a Pooler, GA warehouse client. You will lead a team of 5–8 dedicated customers or accounts and oversee daily operations to ensure accurate order selection, proper packing, and on-time shipping.

You will develop short- and long-term labor plans, monitor workload against resources, and drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery while coordinating with other facilities to optimize performance across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of supervisory experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT, FDA regulations and the willingness to become certified in one or more of these areas as necessary.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with or desire to learn performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean/Six Sigma tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct exempt and non-exempt associates to achieve operational targets.
• Ensure accurate picking and damage-free packing/shipping for timely delivery.
• Develop and manage facility strategy by shaping requirements, assessing deliverables and utilizing resources.
• Plan long-term labor needs based on sales, forecasts and historical data.
• Monitor workload vs. labor hours and equipment efficiency.
• Manage 200,000–500,000 sq ft facilities and up to 100 employees in non-peak times.
• Collaborate with teams from other facilities to share knowledge and problem solve.
• Oversee facility P&L and budget prep; audit billing and PO activity for accuracy.
• Sign and authorize purchase orders, vouchers and customer billing.
• Ensure proper labor costing to achieve accurate productivity metrics.
• Report on locations financial and operational performance.
• Lead safety and continuous improvement initiatives in the warehouse.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Process improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Forecasting workload

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field

OSHA/DOT knowledge

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

The Everest Search Group is seeking an Operations Manager for a Pooler, GA warehouse client. You will lead a team of 5–8 dedicated customers or accounts and oversee daily operations to ensure accurate order selection, proper packing, and on-time shipping.

You will develop short- and long-term labor plans, monitor workload against resources, and drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery while coordinating with other facilities to optimize performance across the network.