Weekend Operations Manager

Tidalwave Print & Fulfillment; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Tidalwave Print & Fulfillment in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Weekend Operations Manager to lead our Saturday-through-Monday 3PL fulfillment operation. This three-day work week offers full-time pay and benefits, with you as the on-site senior leader on Saturday and Sunday, overseeing production output, team performance, safety, and handoffs to weekday leadership.

You will work across picking, packing, bulk shipping, and client stations, making independent decisions, coaching a small weekend

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of management or supervisory experience.
• Strong reliability and attendance.
• Clear communication and independent decision-making.
• Ability to maintain focus and productivity with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekend priorities with weekday managers and direct daily work across the 3PL operation.
• Lead a weekend team of 3–5 employees with task assignment, coaching, and performance monitoring.
• Adjust workflow to maintain accuracy, throughput, and client SLAs.
• Serve as on-site senior decision-maker on Sat/Sun and coordinate handoffs Monday.

Skills

Leadership

Attendance

Communication

Decision making

Prioritization

Job description

At Tidalwave, we’re more than a print shop — we’re a full-service creative partner helping brands bring their vision to life. Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, we combine high-quality screen printing, embroidery, and fulfillment with innovative marketing and e-commerce solutions for clients nationwide. Our team is passionate, fast-paced, and committed to excellence in everything from custom merchandise production to packaging, warehousing, and nationwide shipping. We thrive on creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement — and we’re proud to be one of Chattanooga’s fastest-growing companies. If you’re looking for a workplace where ideas matter, people come first, and growth is encouraged, you’ll make waves here.

Tidalwave Holdings, LLC | Chattanooga, TN | On-site
Department: 3PL Fulfillment
Reports To: Operations Director
Classification: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday | Three 13-hour shifts | 39 hours per week
Pay: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour, depending on experience

About the Role

Tidalwave Holdings is hiring a Weekend Operations Manager to lead our Saturday-through-Monday 3PL fulfillment operation.

This is a three-day work week with full-time pay and full-time benefits. You will be the senior leader on site on Saturday and Sunday, responsible for production output, team performance, safety, facility security, and communication with weekday leadership. On Monday, you will work alongside our weekday management team on handoff, planning, and continued coverage.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional role for someone who can lead across picking and replenishment, packing and client stations, bulk shipping, wholesale, and other weekend priorities. The right person is highly dependable, comfortable making decisions independently, and able to keep a team focused and productive without continuous direction.

What You'll Own

• Plan weekend priorities with weekday managers and direct daily work across the 3PL operation
• Lead a weekend team of approximately three to five employees by assigning work, monitoring progress, coaching in real time, and reinforcing expectations
• Adjust workflow and priorities throughout the shift to maintain accuracy, throughput, and client SLAs
• Serve as the senior on-site decision-maker on Saturday and Sunday, resolving operational issues and escalating urgent concerns appropriately
• Own weekend safety and facility security, including opening and closing the building and responding to incidents or emergencies
• Provide clear weekend recaps and Monday handoffs, and identify opportunities to improve weekend workflows, staffing, and training
• Manage weekend timekeeping and scheduling in partnership with HR and the Operations Director

What We're Looking For

Required

• Minimum of one year of management or supervisory experience directly leading a team
• Demonstrated reliability and consistent attendance
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to give clear direction, document issues, and elevate proactively
• Sound independent judgment and the ability to make decisions without immediate support
• Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
• Consistent availability for the full Saturday-through-Monday schedule
• Ability to work on-site in Chattanooga , TN

Preferred

• Experience in fulfillment, 3PL, warehousing, or distribution
• Working knowledge of multiple fulfillment functions such as picking, packing, or bulk shipping
• Experience with warehouse management or order management systems
• Forklift certification or willingness to certify

Schedule and Compensation

• Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
• Three 13-hour shifts totaling 39 hours per week
• Two paid 45-minute breaks per shift
• Medical insurance with 50% employer contribution
• Vision, dental, long-term disability, and term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Eligible for the same benefits, paid holidays, and time-off policies as all other full-time employees, applied to the Saturday-through-Monday schedule.

This is a significant leadership role with broad exposure to the entire fulfillment operation. The Weekend Operations Manager will have meaningful ownership over the success of the weekend shift and will work closely with weekday managers, HR, and the Operations Director to strengthen and grow the weekend team.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position is performed in a warehouse environment. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods on concrete, frequent bending, reaching, and lifting up to [50] pounds, and working in an environment where temperature varies seasonally.

Tidalwave Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.