Warehouse Operations Manager – 1st Shift

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced logistics supervisor to oversee 24/7 warehouse operations, drive quality initiatives, and lead a team of supervisors and staff. You will ensure commitments are met with customers and vendors while upholding OSHA safety standards.

A strong background in Lean/Six Sigma and ISO/AS9100 environments is preferred. Responsibilities include hiring and training staff, coordinating maintenance, and implementing programs to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related field (preferred).
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience in warehousing or Third-Party Logistics (3PL) (preferred).
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO environment (preferred).
• Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Process Improvement knowledge and experience (preferred).
• Availability to travel up to 20%.
• Ability to lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers, vendors and team members to ensure customer commitments are met.
• Demonstrate understanding of GXO's quality policies and establish procedures for maintaining quality objectives.
• Provide guidance to supervisors regarding personnel, quality and safety.
• Hire, train, develop and appraise staff.
• Recommend programs to improve operations.
• Handle equipment and coordinate maintenance needs with the maintenance team.
• Maintain records and complete reports in a timely manner.
• Enforce safe work practices and ensure warehouse compliance with OSHA and other standards and regulations.
• Oversee supply chain operations in a 24/7 warehouse environment.

Skills

Supply chain operations

Leadership

Quality management

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Training and development

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics

AS9100 Certification

ISO Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computerized scanner equipment

Job description

• Communicate with customers, vendors and team members to ensure customer commitments are met
• Demonstrate understanding of GXO's quality policies and establish procedures for maintaining quality objectives
• Provide guidance to supervisors regarding personnel, quality and safety
• Hire, train, develop and appraise staff
• Recommend programs to improve operations
• Handle equipment and coordinate maintenance needs with the maintenance team
• Maintain records and complete reports in a timely manner
• Enforce safe work practices and ensure warehouse compliance with OSHA and other standards and regulations
• Oversee supply chain operations in a 24/7 warehouse environment

Requirements

• 4 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Experience with computerized scanner equipment
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including planned and unplanned overtime and weekends
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related field (preferred)
• 4 years of managerial/supervisory experience (preferred)
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO environment (preferred)
• Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Process Improvement knowledge and experience (preferred)
• Experience in warehousing or Third-Party Logistics (3PL) (preferred)
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment by monitoring and enforcing safety procedures across all departments
• Strong problem-solving techniques and statistical analysis skills
• Availability to travel up to 20%
• Ability to lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights
• Ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to reach above the head, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
• Ability to tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments
• May be required to pass a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supply chain operations and quality management within a warehouse environment, with a strong focus on safety compliance and continuous process improvement. Proficient in managing teams, training staff, and utilizing statistical analysis for operational enhancements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Operations Management
• Quality Assurance and Compliance
• Lean and Six Sigma Methodologies
• Managerial and Supervisory Experience
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Statistical Analysis
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Quality Policies Implementation
• Warehouse Compliance with OSHA
• Personnel Training and Development
• Computerized Scanner Equipment
• Record Maintenance and Reporting
• Operational Improvement Recommendations
• Safety Procedure Enforcement
• Logistics Management

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving Techniques
• Communication with Customers and Vendors
• Team Collaboration
• Flexibility in Scheduling
• Leadership and Guidance

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics
• AS9100 Certification
• ISO Certification

Industry Keywords

• Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
• Warehouse Environment
• Safety Standards
• Quality Objectives
• Operational Compliance