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Senior Operations Manager

Louisville, USAPosted 1 month ago

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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Not listed
Level
Senior
Department
Supply Chain / Logistics / Procurement
Experience
6+ years experience
Posted
Aug 3, 2026

About the role

ShipMonk isn't just a 3PL — we're the tech-powered growth partner for ecommerce brands, running 12+ owned fulfillment centers across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe so our merchants can stress less and grow more.

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Fulfillment Center Operations with experience scaling high-performing teams to join us in delivering our promise to merchants: Stress Less, Grow More.

What you'll do:

  • Establish operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
  • Ensure the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment is properly maintained.
  • Ensure work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement equipment are submitted to the appropriate persons.
  • Coordinate warehouse activities with customer service, sales, and other functional areas.
  • Ensure safe warehouse operations, including company standards for sanitation, maintenance, security, and housekeeping.
  • Manage the operation's budget and P&L.
  • Ensure operational excellence across warehouse areas, related equipment, and systems.
  • Maintain proper warehouse layout and product placement.
  • Monitor facility KPIs to support profitability and productivity.
  • Ensure accurate timekeeping for direct reports and reporting teams.
  • Lead cultural change within facilities when necessary.
  • Ensure compliance as applicable.
  • Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training supervisory and hourly staff; plan, assign, and direct work; and appraise performance.
  • Address complaints and resolve problems.
  • Oversee warehouse sanitation and identify and correct sanitation issues.

What you'll need:

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent experience in supply chain operations, fulfillment center operations, or distribution center operations.
  • 6 to 8 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
  • Experience with warehouse management systems.
  • Experience with labor management systems and productivity initiatives.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.
  • Proficiency with enterprise technology systems such as Advanced Excel, Outlook/Gmail, project management software, warehouse management systems, and process workflow creation.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and internal and external customers.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
  • Experience leading teams of 40 or more employees, building leadership layers, and managing the performance of direct reports.