Operations Manager – 1st Shift

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

. Manage day-to-day site operations, including warehousing, receiving, and shipping .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeHazle Township • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing logistics and warehouse operations, including proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office. Capable of driving continuous improvement, ensuring safety compliance, and effectively leading and training teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) ProficiencyLogistics and Distribution ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyStrong Leadership and Planning Skills

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Hard Skills

Logistics ManagementWarehouse Operations ManagementPerformance AppraisalContinuous ImprovementSpace UtilizationEquipment ManagementCustomer Service ManagementBudget DevelopmentSafety CompliancePhysical Activity Capability

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsWritten and Oral Communication SkillsAdaptabilityTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

LogisticsDistributionSupply Chain ManagementOperational SupportClient SLAKPI ManagementSafety CultureMaterial Handling Equipment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day site operations, including warehousing, receiving, and shipping
Plan inbound and outbound volumes, customer communications, space utilization, and equipment management
Supervise warehouse operations supervisors and support staff
Hire and train employees, plan labor management, conduct performance appraisals, address performance issues, and resolve problems
Develop systems and procedures to manage operations, equipment, and products safely and profitably
Manage operations to meet productivity, service, client SLA, KPI, quality, and cost objectives
Drive continuous improvement and identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities
Keep senior management and client representatives informed of critical operational issues
Plan daily work schedules, review work orders and arrival notices, assess priorities, and assign warehouse duties
Plan warehouse-space reorganizations and staffing, supply, and equipment changes based on volume demands
Ensure effective training, trainee progress assessment, SOP adherence, and team development
Conduct routine staff meetings
Ensure team members are trained and efficient in WMS and other required information systems
Manage customer service standards, client operational support, customer meetings, and site visits
Support annual operating-budget development and financial controls
Manage sanitation, maintenance, security, housekeeping, safety, and material-handling-equipment programs
Establish a proactive safety culture and audit warehouse compliance with safety, security, and quality requirements
Work mandatory or voluntary overtime as business needs dictate
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
7 years’ experience working in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment
5 years’ experience in a supervisory role
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated proficiency with applicable WMS systems
English reading, writing, and verbal proficiency
Business communication proficiency at all levels
Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures, ranging from mild to moderate in warmer and colder months
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good organizational and personnel skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Good leadership, supervision, and planning skills
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required
Ability to adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 21–50 pounds
Ability to perform required physical activities, including walking, standing, bending, sitting, handling/fingering, reaching, squatting, and kneeling

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base pay range of $100,000.00–$120,000.00 annually
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
DSV benefits offerings, with eligibility, coverage options, and plan details varying by location and division
Opportunities for professional development and team-member growth
Cross-training opportunities across multiple areas/departments