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Warehouse Operations Manager

Lead warehouse team to optimize outbound and sortation processes for high-volume delivery
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Senior
$84,000 – 98,000 USD / year
yesterday
Jitsu

Jitsu

An open-source data integration platform that helps businesses connect databases and data warehouses with analytics tools.

Warehouse Operations Manager

Jitsu is an expedited urban last-mile delivery service, providing customers with a superior same and next day delivery experience. Jitsu leverages purpose-built modern technology and a gig driver fleet to drive transformative outcomes that catalyze customers' brand growth. Logistics teams can now provide a differentiated delivery experience at a competitive cost, overcoming the limitations of legacy delivery providers. Jitsu operates in major U.S. metro urban areas across the U.S, enabling high-volume shippers to consistently cater to the rising needs and expectations of their customers.

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Senior Operations Manager, this position is responsible for managing a team of hourly leads and associates in performing the outbound and sortation processes and managing the Jitsu warehouse facility per company Safety, Quality, and Cost standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Safety

  • In collaboration with the Senior Operations Manager, design and implement Safety standards and procedures for the market. Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) availability for all personnel.
  • Train and enforce company safety standards with hourly personnel.

Outbound

  • Manage the warehouse outbound process. Ensure packages are sent out for delivery each operating day according to company schedule requirements. Achieve Safety, Quality, and Cost metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Sortation

  • Manage the warehouse sortation process. Ensure packages are sorted for delivery accurately and efficiently. Achieve Safety, Quality, and Cost metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Team Management

  • Train, lead, and mentor a team of hourly leads and associates, both full-time and contingent workers. In collaboration with the Senior Operations Manager, select and train hourly associates and increase the number of qualified warehouse personnel available in the market in anticipation of increased operational volume.
  • Develop, implement, and manage warehouse work procedures, rosters, etc., in order to achieve company Safety, Quality, and Cost metrics. Train and certify leads and associates in the use of these tools.

Problem Solving

  • Investigating, troubleshooting resolving operational issues that arise during shifts.
  • Coordinating with other departments to resolve operational issues.

Supply Management

  • Develop and implement a warehouse supply inventory management system to ensure sufficient supplies are available for operations, prevent stock-outs, and reduce overall costs. Submit bi-weekly orders for warehouse supplies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 5+ years related experience required (last-mile delivery, transportation, warehousing, logistics, etc.).
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills, with the ability to select, train, and motivate a team of hourly personnel including a team in remote locations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with diverse audiences and key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and delegate when appropriate. Stress management skills and the ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
  • Proficient with Google Drive, Slack, and related operations software.
  • OSHA Forklift Operator certification is a strong plus.

Physical Requirements:

  • Stand, walk, sit at a desk, work on a computer, climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • May occasionally move or lift up to 60 pounds at times.

Hours:

This position may require weekend, night, and holiday hours according to the needs of the company.

Travel:

This position requires 10-15% travel.

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Warehouse Operations Manager
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
$84,000 – 98,000 USD / year
Operations
About Jitsu
An open-source data integration platform that helps businesses connect databases and data warehouses with analytics tools.