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.