Warehouse General Manager: Strategy, Operations & Growth

Lineage Logistics; Riverside, Columbia (CA, CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Minimum of 7 holidays

Job summary

Lineage Logistics in Riverside, CA is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to provide strategic direction and oversee a medium-sized warehouse with broad responsibilities. You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient daily operations while leading a team.

Responsibilities include driving KPI performance (LTR, labor efficiency, customer service), cost controls, collaboration with Sales on account strategies, and safeguarding food safety standards across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years’ Operations Management experience in Supply Chain or related field.
• Experience with strategy/annual plans (budget, operational performance, SOPs, workshops, etc.), and bottom-line cost/efficiency management.
• Experience with continuous improvement quality processes such as Six Sigma and/or LEAN.
• Experience managing, training, and developing people in operation roles.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to interact with internal and external customers.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.

Responsibilities

• Direct, recruit, train, develop, and provide performance feedback to direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Achieve company performance goals including internal and external Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as Labor to Revenue (LTR), 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 the proper receipt, storage, handling, and/or distribution of food to exceed Lineage safety and food quality standards as well as employee health and safety.

Skills

Operations management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

WMS

Job description

Lineage Logistics in Riverside, CA is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to provide strategic direction and oversee a medium-sized warehouse with broad responsibilities. You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient daily operations while leading a team.

Responsibilities include driving KPI performance (LTR, labor efficiency, customer service), cost controls, collaboration with Sales on account strategies, and safeguarding food safety standards across the facility.