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 leading teams, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement in productivity and cost management.

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 OperationsPerformance AppraisalsCost ManagementSafety ComplianceSpace UtilizationCustomer Service ManagementOperational ControlsContinuous ImprovementStaff Training

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsWritten and Oral CommunicationAdaptabilityTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

LogisticsDistributionWarehouse OperationsSLAKPISafety CultureMaterial Handling EquipmentCross-TrainingPerformance IssuesOperational Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day site operations, including warehousing, receiving, and shipping
Plan inbound and outbound volume, customer communications, space utilization, and equipment management
Hire and train employees, plan labor, 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
Collaborate with Human Resources on hiring, training, professional development, promotions, wage increases, and other HR activities
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 reorganization 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 proficient in WMS and other required information systems
Manage customer service standards, operational support, customer meetings, and supplier/customer site visits
Support annual operating budget development and manage operational controls within cost, revenue, and profit parameters
Manage sanitation, maintenance, security, housekeeping, safety, and material-handling-equipment programs
Establish a proactive safety culture and audit warehouse compliance with safety, security, quality, and statutory requirements
Manage warehouse operations supervisors and support staff
Work overtime as dictated by business needs and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
7 years’ experience working in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment
5 years’ experience in a supervisory role
Proficiency 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 during 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 participate in cross-training activities
Ability to adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to walk, stand, bend, sit, handle/finger, reach, squat, and kneel
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 21–50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base pay range of $100,000.00–$120,000.00 annually
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Career growth and development opportunities
Training and professional development opportunities
Equal employment opportunity protections