Operations Manager

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

. Direct day-to-day site operations under the General Manager .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing warehouse operations, including supervision, training, and adherence to safety protocols. Proficient in logistics management, customer service standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Warehouse Operations ManagementWMS ProficiencyLogistics ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Warehouse Management SystemsLogistics ManagementPerformance AppraisalCost-Saving InitiativesSpace UtilizationEquipment ManagementSafety ComplianceBudget DevelopmentProductivity ManagementCustomer Service Standards

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

LogisticsDistributionWarehouse OperationsSOP AdherenceKPI ManagementSafety CultureMaterial Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct day-to-day site operations under the General Manager
Supervise warehousing, receiving, and shipping activities
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 safe and profitable systems and procedures for operations, equipment, and products
Manage operations to meet productivity, service, KPI, quality, SLA, cost, revenue, and profit objectives
Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
Communicate critical operational issues to senior management and client representatives
Plan daily work schedules, prioritize work orders, and assign warehouse duties
Plan warehouse-space reorganizations and staffing, supply, and equipment changes
Ensure effective training, SOP adherence, trainee progress evaluation, and team development
Conduct routine staff meetings
Ensure team proficiency in WMS and other information systems
Manage customer service standards, client 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
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
Bachelor’s degree preferred
7 years’ experience in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment
5 years’ experience in a supervisory role
Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures ranging from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months
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
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
Ability to participate in cross-training activities
Ability to adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to lift, carry, and push/pull 21–50 pounds
Ability to reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base pay range of $86,000.00–$106,000.00 annually
Benefits offerings through the DSV Benefits Showcase, with eligibility and coverage varying by location and division
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support