Operations Manager

1A Auto Parts

$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as an Operations Manager in distribution or warehouse settings
  • Proven leadership in process improvement initiatives in large-scale facilities (ideally 350,000+ sq. ft.)
  • Strong analytical, team building, and problem-solving skills for managing real-time operations
  • Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office/Google Suite
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred (equivalent experience accepted)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day outbound operations including order fulfillment and shipping
  • Develop and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) for outbound workflows
  • Drive accountability through KPI tracking and operational reviews
  • Identify and address bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the outbound flow
  • Implement continuous improvement strategies using data and observation
  • Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors and frontline associates
  • Champion safety adherence and perform regular audits and incident investigations

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and influence a critical operations area
  • Engagement in developing a safety-first workplace culture
  • Support for professional growth and team development
  • Involvement in cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational efficiency
  • Exposure to large-scale logistics management and strategic problem-solving
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Operations Manager to lead and oversee our Outbound department. The ideal candidate is an experienced operations leader with a proven track record of driving process improvements, building high-performing teams, and solving complex flow challenges in a large-scale facility environment. This role is critical to ensure that our outbound operations run efficiently, accurately, and on time.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership
  • Oversee all day-to-day outbound operations, including order fulfillment, shipping, loading, and carrier coordination
  • Develop, implement, and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and efficiency across all outbound workflows
  • Drive accountability through KPI tracking and regular operational reviews, ensuring shipments meet accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery targets

Process Improvement
  • Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and gaps within the outbound flow and lead initiatives to address them.
  • Use data and direct observation to implement continuous improvement strategies, partnering cross-functionally with Inbound, Inventory, Transportation, and IT teams

Team Building & People Management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors and frontline associates, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous growth
  • Drive workforce planning includes hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management, while promoting a safety-first work environment

Problem Solving & Flow Management
  • Monitor real-time outbound flow, proactively resolve disruptions, and serve as the primary escalation point for departmental issues
  • Analyze trends in errors, delays, and capacity constraints, develop corrective action plans and collaborate with carrier partners to optimize outbound scheduling

Safety & Compliance
  • Champion a culture of safety, ensuring adherence to OSHA regulations, labor laws, and company policies through regular audits, observations, and incident investigations

Qualifications

Required
  • 5+ years of experience as an Operations Manager in a distribution, fulfillment, or warehouse environment
  • Proven experience leading process improvement initiatives in a large-scale facility (350,000+ sq. ft. preferred)
  • Strong team building, analytical, and problem-solving skills with experience managing real-time operational flow
  • Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office/Google Suite

Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
  • Experience managing high-volume outbound operations with carrier management and load optimization exposure

This position plays a crucial role in ensuring that the logistics operations support the company's overall strategy and customer satisfaction goals.

Please note: This job description is not all inclusive but rather intended to capture the majority of the job functions.

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