Strategic Warehouse Operations Manager

onelineage; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

7 holidays per year

Job summary

Lineage is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to provide strategic direction and oversee a medium-sized warehouse, focusing on productivity, safety, and customer service. You will lead a team, drive cost efficiency, and collaborate with Sales on account planning and rate negotiations.

This role requires 4 years of operations management experience, WMS proficiency, Six Sigma/LEAN knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• 4 years' Operations Management experience in Supply Chain or related field
• Strategy/annual plans (budget, operational performance, SOPs, workshops, etc.) and bottom-line cost/efficiency management
• Experience with Six Sigma and/or LEAN
• Experience managing, training, and developing people in operation roles
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to lead discussions, make presentations and deliver technical results to a non-technical audience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Ability to work in temperatures as described in job posting and lift 40 lbs

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, sales calls, developing and quoting 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/or distribution of food to exceed Lineage safety and food quality standards

Skills

Strategic planning

Cost/efficiency management

Six Sigma/LEAN

People management

Microsoft Office Suite

WMS experience

Verbal and written communications

Leadership and presentations

Analytical and problem-solving

Travel up to 25%

Physical readiness (lift 40 lbs)

Comfort with noise levels

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

4 years' Operations Management experience in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Lineage is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to provide strategic direction and oversee a medium-sized warehouse, focusing on productivity, safety, and customer service. You will lead a team, drive cost efficiency, and collaborate with Sales on account planning and rate negotiations.

This role requires 4 years of operations management experience, WMS proficiency, Six Sigma/LEAN knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%.