Warehouse Operations Manager - Third Shift

The Warehouse Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing employees within their assigned area of the warehouse and ensuring daily operations run efficiently and safely. This role manages all aspects of warehouse functions, including shipping, receiving, selection, put-away, sanitation, and inventory control. The Warehouse Operations Manager provides leadership and direction to team members, drives adherence to company policies and procedures, and ensures accuracy, productivity, and quality standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & People Development Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supervisors and Leads/TrainersOversee 40-50+ hourly associates across one or more departmentsBuild a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvementPartner with HR to drive staffing, performance management, and employee relations 2. Operational Performance Ensure department(s) meet or exceed goals for safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery speedMonitor daily metrics (throughput, defect rate, utilization) and identify root causes of variancesDrive operational discipline through standardized processes and auditingMaintain alignment with site leadership on priorities and shift-level execution 3. Safety & Compliance Promote a "Safety First" culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and Lipari safety standardsIdentify and mitigate risks; drive proactive safety improvements 4. Continuous Improvement Use Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies to identify waste and streamline operationsImplement process improvements that enhance cost efficiency and customer satisfactionLead or support cross-functional projects to scale best practices 5. Strategic Execution Translate high-level business objectives into clear, actionable operational plansPartner with support teams (HR, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain) to align on capacity, staffing, and workflowManage budgets and analyze cost drivers to ensure financial performance 6. Customer Focus Champion Lipari's commitment to operational excellence and on-time deliveryEnsure all processes contribute to meeting or exceeding customer expectations for speed and accuracy

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field3+ years of management experience in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or operations required; 5+ years preferredExperience leading large teams (70+ employees) in a fast-paced environmentProficiency in data analysis and operational metrics Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferredStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindsetProven record of developing leaders and promoting from within About Lipari Foods Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Lipari Foods is a leading independent distributor built around global and specialty foods. With a customer-first mindset, they serve customers through 67 depots across 32 states and growing. Lipari brings the world's most craveable flavors to shelf with an end-to-end approach that combines exclusive and owned brands, retail services, innovative tools, and dependable delivery across 10 categories including deli, bakery, frozen/dairy, specialty grocery, international specialty, meat/seafood, packaging, confections, foodservice/prepared foods, and convenience.