Warehouse Operations Leader: KPIs & Continuous Improvement

Schnellecke Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schnellecke Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead the operations area, aligning with quality systems and client requirements. You will drive continuous improvement, monitor KPIs, and ensure resources meet production needs while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will supervise supervisors and personnel, manage budgets and manpower, and ensure service levels and client expectations are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in logistics or operations leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in business/SC preferred.
• Experience with budgets, labor planning, and resources.
• Proficiency with WMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Execute company values, mission, strategy, policies, and operational standards to support business objectives
• Apply Core Business Technologies and standardized procedures to ensure best practices across operations
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen efficiency, quality, and process reliability
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, safety policies, and workload requirements
• Manage human, material, and automated resources to support production and service plans
• Direct daily operations to achieve service level agreements and client performance expectations
• Validate operational action plans to ensure defined quality limits and targets are achieved
• Develop, administer, and monitor Early Warning Indicators and key performance indicators
• Authorize departmental expenditures in alignment with approved budgets and company policies
• Communicate operational performance, risks, and updates to Schnellecke leadership and client management
• Always promote and enforce safe work procedures and regulatory compliance
• Support manpower planning, labor allocation, and working hours analysis to optimize productivity
• Perform additional operational tasks as assigned by the Director of Operations or Senior Manager

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse ops

Budget management

KPI management

MS Office/WMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/SC

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schnellecke Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead the operations area, aligning with quality systems and client requirements. You will drive continuous improvement, monitor KPIs, and ensure resources meet production needs while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will supervise supervisors and personnel, manage budgets and manpower, and ensure service levels and client expectations are met.