Sr. Operations Manager

Sr.

Operations Manager Location:

2500

Mill Center Pkwy, Buford, GA, United States Date Posted:

May 12, 2026

Requisition Number:

102439 Overview Overview The Senior Operations Manager is a highly visible and critical role within a large single or multi-channel Distribution Operation. This position leads a team of Operations Managers, Leads, and Distribution Associates, by managing the overall safety, quality, productivity, performance, and customer experience of either Inbound or Outbound operations. In this role, the Senior Operations Manager must effectively manage specific functional area(s) and has responsibility for setting standards and goals ensuring these are achieved by driving quality, productivity, process change and other Lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the Distribution Center to meet and exceed business plans This position requires a results-oriented driven individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced, Distribution Center with excellent communication skills with all levels of management and Distribution associates.

• Leads large teams of Operations Managers, Leads, and Distribution Associates,
• Manages the overall safety, quality, productivity, performance, and customer experience of either Inbound or Outbound operations
• Ensures proper staffing; developing and maintaining an effective workforce
• Management of operational expenses within their area(s)
• Achieves stretch goals by coaching/ teaching, establishing standards, and developing mechanisms that will drive change and process improvements
• Drives Productivity by actively engaging associates to both understand and eliminate barriers
• Ensures effective decisions by thoroughly analyzing alternatives, Workforce Management Systems, Lean Process improvement and by prioritizing objectives.
• Identifies high potential associates with the capability and desire to move into higher levels
• Mentors Managers for development of the skills sets to achieve our Process Excellence initiatives (PEX)
• Collaborates with support staff (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT and other Sr. Operations Managers) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in their area, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives (large scale projects, Horizontal Teams/Kaizen events, etc.).
• Drive quality, process change and other Lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the Distribution Center to meet and exceed business plans
• Communicates key learnings and best practices to multiple layers throughout the network
• Responsible for resolving customer issues, internal and external that have originated in their department.
• Coordinates activities with other departments either internal external (suppliers, transportation, and 3PL partners) Other Information
• Experience with mainframe-based warehouse management applications and PC based business tools;
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma processes or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experienced with managing both full time and contingent work forces.
• Lean and Six Sigma processes or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong leadership, management skills/experience with both exempt and non-exempt associates;
• Knowledge of various warehouse, production and transportation procedures;
• Ability to manage and motivate management teams over large populations of hourly associates
• Should be skilled in the following competencies:
• Decision Quality & Problem Solving through innovation, creative thinking, challenging the status quo, questioning nature)
• Building Effective Teams
• Developing Direct Reports & Others through facilitation and coaching
• Drive Results and the ability to build organizational capability to sustain and continuously improve performance
• Customer Focus, accountability and the ability to overcome obstacles
• Conflict Management and the use of influencing and adaptability skills (i.e. relationship building, consensus building, flexibility)
• Managing Diversity Qualifications
• Bachelors degree or equivalent work history
• 7+ years' experience in Operations leadership, preferably in a multi-channel environment About The ODP Corporation The ODP Corporation is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, a B2B digital procurement solution, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.

Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC and ODP Business Solutions, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:

The salary range for this role is $95,000/year to $115,000/year, however all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, resulting in a possible adjustment to the salary range displayed. You will be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the button. How to Apply Click the button and follow the instructions on each page. When you have completed the application, click the submit button. Application Deadline The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled. Equal Employment Opportunity The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. At The ODP Corporation, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of

Total Well-Being:

Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here's a look into what we offer:

Physical:

Medical Insurance/Prescription Drugs Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flu shots

Emotional:

Mental Health Benefits Support Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life:

Location Events & Activities Recognition & Rewards Programs Flexible Work Schedules Paid Holidays (as applicable by business unit) Paid Time Off (Full-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 128 hours on a prorated basis in their first year of employment)

Paid Parental Bonding Adoption Reimbursement Fertility Treatment Discounts Financial:

401(k) and Roth Savings Plans Savings Plan Employer Match Commuter Benefits FSA/HSA Pre-Tax Benefits HSA Employer Match Discount Center Employee & Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Short & Long-Term Disability Medicare Concierge Services Enjoy more control over your pay schedule with

Community:

Charitable Giving Volunteering & Mentorship For more details on the Benefits we offer, please see our . At The ODP Corporation, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of

Total Well-Being:

Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here's a look into what we offer:

Emotional:

Employee Assistance Programs Community:

Volunteering & Mentorship Physical:

Flu Shots Work-Life:

Part-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 24 hours of paid time off on a prorated basis after their first year of employment

Financial:

401 (k) and Roth Savings Plans Savings Plan Employer Match Discount Center Medicare Concierge Services Enjoy more control over your pay schedule with Overview Overview The Senior Operations Manager is a highly visible and critical role within a large single or multi-channel Distribution Operation. This position leads a team of Operations Managers, Leads, and Distribution Associates, by managing the overall safety, quality, productivity, performance, and customer experience of either Inbound or Outbound operations. In this role, the Senior Operations Manager must effectively manage specific functional area(s) and has responsibility for setting standards and goals ensuring these are achieved by driving quality, productivity, process change and other Lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the Distribution Center to meet and exceed business plans This position requires a results-oriented driven individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced, Distribution Center with excellent communication skills with all levels of management and Distribution associates.

• Leads large teams of Operations Managers, Leads, and Distribution Associates,
• Manages the overall safety, quality, productivity, performance, and customer experience of either Inbound or Outbound operations
• Ensures proper staffing; developing and maintaining an effective workforce
• Management of operational expenses within their area(s)
• Achieves stretch goals by coaching/ teaching, establishing standards, and developing mechanisms that will drive change and process improvements
• Drives Productivity by actively engaging associates to both understand and eliminate barriers
• Ensures effective decisions by thoroughly analyzing alternatives, Workforce Management Systems, Lean Process improvement and by prioritizing objectives.
• Identifies high potential associates with the capability and desire to move into higher levels
• Mentors Managers for development of the skills sets to achieve our Process Excellence initiatives (PEX)
• Collaborates with support staff (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT and other Sr. Operations Managers) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in their area, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives (large scale projects, Horizontal Teams/Kaizen events, etc.).
• Drive quality, process change and other Lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the Distribution Center to meet and exceed business plans
• Communicates key learnings and best practices to multiple layers throughout the network
• Responsible for resolving customer issues, internal and external that have originated in their department.
• Coordinates activities with other departments either internal external (suppliers, transportation, and 3PL partners) Other Information
• Experience with mainframe-based warehouse management applications and PC based business tools;
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma processes or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experienced with managing both full time and contingent work forces.
• Lean and Six Sigma processes or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong leadership, management skills/experience with both exempt and non-exempt associates;
• Knowledge of various warehouse, production and transportation procedures;
• Ability to manage and motivate management teams over large populations of hourly associates
• Should be skilled in the following competencies:
• Decision Quality & Problem Solving through innovation, creative thinking, challenging the status quo, questioning nature)
• Building Effective Teams
• Developing Direct Reports & Others through facilitation and coaching
• Drive Results and the ability to build organizational capability to sustain and continuously improve performance
• Customer Focus, accountability and the ability to overcome obstacles
• Conflict Management and the use of influencing and adaptability skills (i.e. relationship building, consensus building, flexibility)
• Managing Diversity Qualifications
• Bachelors degree or equivalent work history
• 7+ years' experience in Operations leadership, preferably in a multi-channel environment About The ODP Corporation The ODP Corporation is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, a B2B digital procurement solution, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.

Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC and ODP Business Solutions, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:

The salary range for this role is $95,000/year to $115,000/year, however all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, resulting in a possible adjustment to the salary range displayed. You will be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the button. How to Apply Click the button and follow the instructions on each page. When you have completed the application, click the submit button. Application Deadline The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled. Equal Employment Opportunity The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. At The ODP Corporation, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of

Total Well-Being:

Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here's a look into what we offer:

Physical:

Medical Insurance/Prescription Drugs Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flu shots

Emotional:

Mental Health Benefits Support Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life:

Location Events & Activities Recognition & Rewards Programs Flexible Work Schedules Paid Holidays (as applicable by business unit) Paid Time Off (Full-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 128 hours on a prorated basis in their first year of employment)

Paid Parental Bonding Adoption Reimbursement Fertility Treatment Discounts Financial:

401(k) and Roth Savings Plans Savings Plan Employer Match Commuter Benefits FSA/HSA Pre-Tax Benefits HSA Employer Match Discount Center Employee & Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Short & Long-Term Disability Medicare Concierge Services Enjoy more control over your pay schedule with

Community:

Charitable Giving Volunteering & Mentorship For more details on the Benefits we offer, please see our . At The ODP Corporation, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of

Total Well-Being:

Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here's a look into what we offer:

Emotional:

Employee Assistance Programs Community:

Volunteering & Mentorship Physical:

Flu Shots Work-Life:

Part-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 24 hours of paid time off on a prorated basis after their first year of employment

Financial:

401 (k) and Roth Savings Plans Savings Plan Employer Match Discount Center Medicare Concierge Services Enjoy more control over your pay schedule with