Warehouse Operations Manager

About the Opportunity An established consumer products company is seeking an Operations Manager for its distribution center in the Tupelo area (20 minutes south of Tupelo). Reporting to the General Manager, this leader will own day-to-day execution across receiving, replenishment, picking, and shipping, and will be the person who sets and enforces the standard on the floor.

What You’ll Do

Lead a single-shift operation of roughly 30-50 associates (direct and temporary) through five department leads Implement and enforce operating procedures for inbound and outbound verification, material handling, slotting, put-away, and on-time order fulfillment Schedule inbound receipts and ensure accurate, timely slotting and disposition of product Use productivity and accuracy data to find bottlenecks, improve processes, and drive results Coordinate physical inventory counts and direct salvage and disposition of damaged material Hire, train, schedule, evaluate, and develop the team; handle discipline and resolve employee issues Partner with the GM and cross-functional teams on safety, quality, and administrative processes What You Bring 3+ years of warehouse or distribution center supervisory or management experience A track record of holding teams accountable to standard work and procedures Hands-on WMS experience and strong Microsoft Office skills Comfort using data to make decisions and improve throughput Clear communicator who can lead a floor meeting and work across functions Associate’s degree or equivalent experience Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA forklift certification Flexibility for overtime and weekends during peak season (August–December) Compensation & Benefits Medical, dental, and vision; FSA 401(k) with 4% company match Company-paid life insurance, vacation, and sick pay