Job Description:Distribution Center Operations Manager3M Health Care is now SolventumThe Impact You'll Make in This RoleThe Operations Manager will lead the daily operations of the Forest City Distribution Center (DC), serving as a member of the site operating committee and overseeing warehouse operations, labor planning, service delivery, and performance. This hands-on leader will drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance; lead supervisors and frontline teams; and implement continuous improvements to support business objectives. You will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Primary Responsibilities- Leading daily distribution center operations, including inbound, outbound, material flow, and warehouse activities to meet safety, service, quality, cost, and productivity objectives.
- Developing and executing labor, equipment, space, and capacity plans to support operational requirements and achieve performance targets.
- Ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety (EHS), regulatory, transportation, import/export, security, and product handling requirements.
- Monitoring and improving key operational metrics; identifying performance gaps; and implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Providing leadership, coaching, and accountability for supervisors, frontline employees, and industrial engineering resources to drive engagement and results.
- Managing operating expenses, labor utilization, productivity, and overtime to achieve financial and operational objectives.
- Leading tier meetings, operating reviews, and Gemba walks to align resources, remove barriers, and drive execution.
- Partnering with logistics and supply chain stakeholders to communicate performance, address risks, and support business reviews.
Your Skills and ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and seven (7) years of supply chain, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, and/or operations experience
OR
- High School Diploma/GED (completed and verified prior to start) and eleven (11) years of supply chain, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, and/or operations experience
In addition to the above requirements, the following are also required:
- Direct supervisory experience
- Project implementation / project management experience
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or Engineering
- Five (5) years of direct supervisory experience
- Three (3) years of project implementation and/or project management experience
- Experience leading operations in a high-volume distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment
- Demonstrated success managing safety, quality, service, cost, productivity, inventory accuracy, and compliance performance
- Experience coaching, developing, and leading frontline teams while fostering accountability and engagement
- Experience applying Lean principles, standard work, visual management, and continuous improvement methodologies
Work location:•
Onsite - Forest City Distribution Center, Forest City, IATravel: May include up to 10% domestic/internationalRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-beingSolventum offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $143,200 - $196,900, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.
Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of
@solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly. 
