Sr. Manager Operations (Distribution)

Location: Fort Wayne, IN, United States; onsite distribution-center work with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.

Hiring salary range: $110,981–$141,123k annually.

Company

hirify.global connects publishers, retailers, libraries, and educators with digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning services through technology and innovation.

What you will do

• Manage daily operations for an assigned distribution-center area, including material movement, systems, processes, and customer service performance.
• Implement lean production and distribution systems to deliver products and orders on time.
• Set goals for Managers and Area Managers, monitor KPIs, measure performance, provide feedback, and maintain accountability.
• Lead hiring, training, cross-training, staff development, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Performance Improvement tools to improve productivity and cost per unit.
• Plan labor, rates, and peak-season operations over 3-, 6-, and 12-month horizons while leading site-wide or network-wide strategic projects and managing assigned budgets.

Requirements

• College degree, or a high school diploma/GED with directly related year-for-year experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in a high-volume distribution center or production/manufacturing facility, with a clear track record of success.
• At least 5 years of experience supervising 25 or more employees.
• Ability to walk, stand, grip, grasp, bend, squat or kneel, twist or turn, climb, crawl, reach above the shoulder, and type or keyboard frequently.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lb and push or pull up to 70 lb of force in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends and to travel as needed.
• Ability to work in a wide range of temperatures.

Culture & Benefits

• Customer-centric, collaborative, inclusive, results-oriented environment focused on excellence and innovation.
• Medical, prescription drug, HSA, vision, dental, and health care FSA benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 personal days accrued annually.
• 401(k) match, life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance programs, group legal benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities to participate in nonprofit support, donation matching, volunteering, and in-kind drives.
• Casual dress code.