Operations Manager
JobSquad V2 ·www.thejobsquad.com
Apply directThe JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Operations Manager to work at a company located in the Lakeland, FL area!
Job Title: Operations Manager
Job Location: Lakeland, FL 33801
Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits: $70k-$80k
Job Description:
REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION
The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the day-to-day operations. This role provides leadership across Manufacturing, Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Control, and Safety functions to ensure operational excellence, efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader with a strong background in warehouse management systems, transportation coordination, labor management, KPI execution, and process improvement initiatives. Experienced in managing supervisors, driving accountability, and maintaining service-level agreements while optimizing productivity and shipping accuracy.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Serve as a key member of the Operations leadership team, partnering with the Senior Director of Operations to execute operational strategies and achieve business objectives.
- Lead and develop supervisors and department leaders by providing coaching, performance feedback and training.
- Drive accountability for operational performance through regular review of productivity, quality, inventory, safety, and service-level metrics.
- Oversee transportation and logistics activities to ensure timely inbound and outbound shipments and customer delivery requirements are met.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts to resolve operational issues, inventory variances, customer concerns, and process inefficiencies.
- Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices to drive consistency and operational excellence.
- Monitor labor utilization, staffing levels, and workforce scheduling to ensure efficient operations and achievement of productivity goals.
- Support the implementation of new systems, technologies, processes, and business initiatives to improve operational performance and scalability.
- Ensure operational readiness during periods of growth, peak demand, and organizational change by proactively planning resources and workflows.
- Provide regular operational updates, performance analysis, and recommendations to the Senior Director of Operations regarding opportunities, risks, and operational challenges.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, or supply chain environment.
- Proven success leading multiple operational departments and managing large teams.
- Strong understanding of inventory management, warehouse operations, production planning, and logistics.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in ERP, WMS, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Must be fluent in English and Spanish
Working Conditions
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and movement throughout warehouse and production areas.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to meet operational demands and business objectives.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Operations Manager role?
JobSquad V2 is hiring for the Operations Manager position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Operations Manager job located?
The Operations Manager role with JobSquad V2 is based in HIaleah, US.
What does the Operations Manager role pay?
JobSquad V2 lists the Operations Manager role at USD 70,000–80,000 per year.
Is the Operations Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at JobSquad V2.
What experience level is the Operations Manager role?
The Operations Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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