Operations Manager, Fulfillment

Ariat

• $80K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in fast-paced fulfillment or distribution environments
  • Proven leadership and cross-functional influence skills
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management proficiency
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, business, or a related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily inbound/outbound activities in a highly automated 1 million square foot facility
  • Optimize dock utilization, labor planning, and workflow design
  • Establish and monitor KPIs for performance
  • Drive efficiency using automation and reporting tools
  • Manage and mentor a team of supervisors, leads, and associates
  • Create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
  • Lead initiatives to streamline workflows and reduce costs

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
  • Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Bonus incentive plans
  • Team member discount on Ariat merchandise
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing warehouse day-to-day operations, end-to-end processes, while driving operational excellence in a fast-paced fulfillment environment.

The role requires an analytical understanding of WMS, and proven experience developing high-performing teams. Success hinges on cross-functional collaboration with HR, maintenance, safety, quality & engineering teams.

You'll Make a Difference By

Inbound/Outbound Operations Leadership
  • Overseeing daily inbound/outbound activities across a 1million square foot highly automated facility.
  • Optimizing dock utilization, labor planning, and workflow design.
  • Establishing and monitoring KPIs for inbound/outbound performance.


WMS & Systems Management
  • Driving efficiency by leveraging automation.
  • Leveraging reporting tools to analyze trends and drive decisions.


Leadership & People Development
  • Managing and mentoring a team of supervisors, leads, and associates.
  • Creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Partnering with HR on staffing, training, and succession planning.


Continuous Improvement & Strategy
  • Leading initiatives to streamline workflows and reduce operating costs.
  • Developing SOPs and driving consistency across departments.
  • Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs.


What Success Looks Like
  • Meeting operational KPI goals as set by senior leadership.
  • Strong, engaged operational teams.
  • Effective cross-functional partnerships.
  • Measurable improvements in efficiency and system utilization.
  • Data-driven operational decision-making.


About You
  • 3+ years in fast paced fulfillment or distribution.
  • Proven leadership and cross-functional influence.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong expertise with Korber WMS.
  • Experience with Lean/Six Sigma.
  • Bachelor's in supply chain, Operations, Business, or related field.


Ariat's holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
  • Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Bonus incentive plans
  • Team member discount on Ariat merchandise


Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

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