Temporary Senior Operations Manager - 1st Shift
GXO Logistics, Inc. · Mississippi, United States · 1 wk ago
ManagementTemporary
About the role
This is a temporary assignment with an anticipated duration tied to project needs. The length of the assignment may be extended or shortened based on business requirements. As the Temporary Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations, you will oversee the daily management of the operation supporting national returns processing and outbound order preparation for a multichannel distribution center.
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 are meeting 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
- 5 years of relevant work experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office and computerized scanner equipment
- Availability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including planned and unplanned overtime, which may include weekends
- Ability to:
- Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights
- Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
- Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
- Tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments
Qualifications
It’d be great if you also have:
- 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