Senior Operations Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Operations Manager to be the site leader for a new facility in Piscataway, New Jersey. If you have a hands-on leadership style, have led Managers and Supervisors, are focused on safety, and open to the excitement and opportunities a startup brings, consider joining Kuehne+Nagel!

Your Role

You will have oversight of the facility and ensure the full and efficient operation of your site. Your key responsibilities will include staffing, warehouse operations, budgeting, P&Ls, and customer service. We will count on your years of experience in distribution management, succession planning, building bench strength, and continuous improvement projects to ensure operational excellence and supreme customer service.

Your Responsibilities

• You will establish long-range labor needs based on sales forecasts
• Ensure compliance with the implementation of quality, safety, and security
• Implement processes for the maintenance of the building, equipment, housekeeping, and sanitation programs
• Collaborate with your management team to establish goals
• Lead Supervisory personnel to achieve prescribed goals
• Control and direct transportation in and out of the warehouse to meet company standards
• Support Production Department Managers to develop a smooth flow of inventory into the warehouse for both shipping and storage
• Set up the standard training program for all levels of employees involved in the operations
• Complete annual performance reviews
• Develop and grow the skills of your team and build bench strength

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years in a distribution environment
• 7+ years as overseeing Supervisors and Managers in a distribution environment; 3PL experience is strongly preferred
• WMS experience of 5+ years 
• 2+ years of experience with leading and implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Continuous Process Improvement
• A hands-on approach 

Good Reasons to Join

We offer a great compensation package, medical, dental, and retirement benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs and a dynamic global work environment.