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Senior Operations Manager

ShipMonk · Fort Worth, Texas, United States · On-site

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About ShipMonk

ShipMonk integrates with its sales channels to make shipping and fulfillment stress-free, so you can focus on scalable growth. It offers direct-to-consumer fulfillment and technology tools for e-commerce companies. Backed by SJF Ventures.

About the role

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. Our values are the heart of our culture. We're looking for individuals who embody these principles every day.

What they're looking for

  • 6 to 8 years of related experience in fulfillment center operations, supply chain operations, distribution center operations, industrial engineering, or a similar operational/analytical environment
  • Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and familiarity with labor management systems, engineered labor standards, or productivity improvement initiatives
  • Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred, ability to apply process improvement methodologies to optimize operations
  • Proficiency with enterprise technology systems , including Advanced Excel, Outlook/Gmail, Project Management Software, WMS platforms, and tools used for process workflow creation or analysis
  • Ability to clearly present complex operational or engineering information to managers, staff, clients, and internal stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work with variable operational conditions where limited standardization exists
More about this 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

  • Lead the day-to-day performance of a functional area (Inbound, Outbound, Inventory) or an entire operational shift, ensuring compliance with safety, productivity, and quality standards.
  • Build and manage productivity plans by reviewing forecasts, determining labor requirements, and partnering with other Operations Managers/Industrial Engineers to balance labor.
  • Lead and develop a team of 3–7 Supervisors and 50–200+ hourly associates, setting expectations, coaching performance, and building strong leadership layers.
  • Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations to support strong operational culture and team development.
  • Act as the primary communication and accountability source for your teams, driving clarity, consistency,...

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Operations Management

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