Strategic Warehouse & Operations Leader

Lineage; Tennessee; On-site; USD 126,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Holiday leave

Job summary

Lineage in Tennessee seeks an experienced Operations Manager to provide strategic direction and oversee a medium-sized warehouse with broad responsibilities. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and drive KPI performance across the operation.

The role requires collaboration with sales on account strategies, negotiation of contracts, and a strong focus on safety, food quality, and regulatory compliance throughout all processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years' Operations Management experience in Supply Chain or related field.
• Experience with strategy/annual planning (budget, performance, SOPs).
• Experience with Six Sigma and/or LEAN.
• Experience managing, training, and developing people in operation roles.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and PPE requirements.
• Must lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.
• Comfortable with varying noise levels.

Responsibilities

• Direct, recruit, train, develop, and provide performance feedback to direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Achieve company performance goals including KPIs such as Labor to Revenue, truck turn times, and customer service standards.
• Review and analyze all warehouse activities and costs to drive process improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales Manager in marketing and sales efforts, including planning new account strategies, prospecting new accounts, rates, negotiating contracts, and closing sales.
• Establish and ensure facilities have excellent focus on customer service and client relationships.
• Monitor and control budgets, capital expenditures, material handling equipment and space utilization to meet corporate targets.
• Facilitate and support initiatives that ensure proper receipt, storage, handling, and distribution of food to exceed Lineage safety and food quality standards as well as employee health and safety.

Skills

Operations management

Microsoft Office

WMS experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Lineage in Tennessee seeks an experienced Operations Manager to provide strategic direction and oversee a medium-sized warehouse with broad responsibilities. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and drive KPI performance across the operation.

The role requires collaboration with sales on account strategies, negotiation of contracts, and a strong focus on safety, food quality, and regulatory compliance throughout all processes.