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Senior Operations Manager - 2nd Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc. · Horn Lake, MS · 1 mo ago
ManufacturingFull-time

About the role

As the Senior Operations Manager, you will oversee the daily management of the operation supporting national returns processing and outbound order preparation for a multichannel distribution center. You will lead a team to ensure policies and procedures are followed, drive continuous improvement, and support a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, motivate, coach, and train warehouse associates; implement performance improvement strategies when needed.
  • Oversee equipment and coordinate all maintenance needs.
  • Handle inventory control processes.
  • Drive quality operations through the application of Lean methodologies.
  • Create and monitor KPIs against targets; lead the organization to meet or exceed KPIs.
  • Ensure picking and putaway activities in the distribution center meet operational needs.
  • Lead the operations team to support value‑added service and outbound packing to meet or exceed lead‑time requirements.
  • Initiate and facilitate projects focusing on the improvement of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee morale.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

  • 5 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and computerized scanner equipment.
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule, including planned and unplanned overtime and possible weekends.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or a related field.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.
  • Experience in an AS9100 or ISO environment.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous process improvement knowledge and experience.
  • Experience in warehousing or third‑party logistics (3PL).
  • Solid problem‑solving techniques and statistical analysis skills.

Physical requirements

  • Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.
  • Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
  • Reach (including above the head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel.
  • Tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments.

Schedule

2nd Shift, Monday – Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm.

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Benefits

  • Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Life insurance.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Additional generous benefits package.

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