Operations Manager
$85,000–$88,500 year
On-siteIndustry, California, United States
Job Summary
Manage all day-to-day warehouse, freight forwarding, and 3PL operations, overseeing inbound and outbound services, consolidation, and distribution activities. Ensure customer shipments are processed accurately and shipped on time while establishing daily operational priorities that balance labor, equipment, and customer demands. Develop Standard Operating Procedures, lead daily meetings, and coordinate island shipments with complete documentation. Utilize WMS and RF scanning technology to maximize efficiency, maintain inventory accuracy through audits, and optimize space utilization. Monitor departmental budgets, manage labor scheduling, and develop dashboards to track KPIs. Lead, coach, and mentor supervisors and operations personnel, conducting performance evaluations and supporting hiring and succession planning. Serve as the operational point of contact for key accounts, resolving escalations and partnering with sales to support growth. Ensure compliance with OSHA, TSA, and Hazmat policies while promoting a proactive safety culture through regular inspections and training.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in freight forwarding, warehouse operations, or third-party logistics (3PL)
- Minimum of 5 years managing supervisors and multiple operational departments
- Strong understanding of domestic and freight forwarding
- Experience with ocean, air freight, drayage, intermodal, LTL, FTL, and distribution operations
- Working knowledge of import/export documentation and customs compliance
- Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong analytical, financial, and operational planning skills
- Proven ability to lead change and build high-performing teams
- Must be able to lift up to 15lbs at times
Desired Qualifications
- Hazmat shipping certification
- OSHA 30 certification
- Project management experience
- TSA certification
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