Warehouse Operations Manager

ORS Nasco; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ORS Nasco is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager in Cincinnati, OH to oversee daily warehouse activities, drive efficiency, safety, and profitability across business units. You will mentor teams, analyze financial metrics, and report to senior leadership from the Princeton-Glendale Road facility.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to implement improvements and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management within wholesale trade or related industry.
• Proven leadership development and team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyze financial metrics and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop operational teams through leadership development and team-building initiatives.
• Conduct interviewing and hiring processes to build a skilled workforce.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs and financial metrics to assess unit performance.
• Oversee warehouse safety protocols to maintain a secure environment and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and present detailed unit analysis and reporting to senior management for strategic planning.
• Manage unit financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to maximize profitability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement process improvements and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

KPI analysis

Financial metrics

Warehouse safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Warehouse Operations Manager

Full Time Manager Cincinnati, OH, US

About the Role:

The Manager of Warehouse Operations in the wholesale trade industry is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the daily operational activities to ensure efficiency, safety, and profitability across business units. This role requires strategic leadership to develop and mentor teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. The manager will analyze financial metrics and key performance indicators to drive informed decision-making and align operations with organizational goals. Ensuring warehouse safety and compliance with industry standards is a critical aspect of this position, safeguarding both personnel and assets. Ultimately, the Manager of Operations will serve as a pivotal link between executive leadership and operational teams, delivering measurable business results through effective management and reporting. This position is located at 9901 Princeton-Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45246.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management within the wholesale trade or a related industry.
• Proven experience in leadership development and team management.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial metrics and key performance indicators.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline.
• Experience with advanced business unit financial management and reporting tools.
• Certification in supply chain or operations management (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma).
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems used in wholesale trade.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop operational teams through effective leadership development and team-building initiatives.
• Conduct interviewing and hiring processes to build a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators and financial metrics to assess business unit performance.
• Oversee warehouse safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment and compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and present detailed business unit analysis and reporting to senior management to support strategic planning.
• Manage business unit financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to maximize profitability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement process improvements and operational best practices.

Skills:

The required skills such as leadership development and team building are essential for motivating and guiding operational teams to achieve high performance and cohesion. Interviewing skills enable the manager to recruit and retain top talent, ensuring the workforce aligns with organizational needs. Proficiency in analyzing key performance indicators and financial metrics allows for data-driven decision-making that enhances operational efficiency and profitability. Knowledge of warehouse safety is applied daily to enforce protocols that protect employees and maintain compliance with regulations. Business unit analysis, reporting, and financial management skills are utilized to monitor performance, prepare strategic reports, and manage budgets effectively, ensuring the business unit meets its financial and operational goals.

Notice to allapplicants: ORS Nasco is a drug-freeworkplace. Alcohol and drug misuse poses a threat to the health and safety ofORS Nasco employees and to the security of the company's equipment andfacilities. For these reasons, ORS Nasco is committed to the elimination ofdrug and alcohol use and misuse in the workplace. Employees may be subject todrug screening if safety concerns arise or if reasonable suspicion iswarranted.

Notice tothird-party agencies: ORS Nasco doesnot accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In theabsence of a signed Recruiting Agreement, ORS Nasco will not consider or agreeto payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fees. In the event arecruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signedagreement, ORS Nasco explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire thosecandidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Anyunsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemedto be the property of ORS Nasco.