Warehouse Operations Leader: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Polaris Inc.; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Gym & personal training reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability offerings

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Distribution Center Operations Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, staffing, safety, quality, and budget management at a global distribution center supporting PGA.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive improvements, ensure service levels, and support employee development. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in large-scale logistics, strong leadership, and experience with AS400 and RF/bar‑coding systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in large-scale automated distribution or logistics operations with budget responsibility.
• Experience leading employees, managing performance, and developing staff.
• Experience with workplace safety programs and OSHA standards.
• Strong communication across multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily department operations and special projects to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and order fulfillment objectives.
• Manage departmental performance through monitoring and improvement of processes and metrics.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budgets including labor, packing, maintenance, and related costs.
• Analyze data to identify trends and drive improvements for decision-making.
• Coordinate workforce planning, scheduling, training, and staffing coverage.
• Supervise employees including performance management and coaching.
• Recruit, interview, onboard, and train new staff with effective orientation.
• Establish performance goals and conduct evaluations.
• Collaborate with HR and staffing agencies to maintain staffing levels.
• Communicate priorities and initiatives to employees and stakeholders at all levels.
• Participate in cross-functional committees as a department representative.
• Maintain payroll and personnel records and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AS400

RF/bar‑coding

Sortation systems

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Distribution Center Operations Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, staffing, safety, quality, and budget management at a global distribution center supporting PGA.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive improvements, ensure service levels, and support employee development. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in large-scale logistics, strong leadership, and experience with AS400 and RF/bar‑coding systems.