Operations Manager – 1st Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc.

Operations Manager overseeing warehouse supply-chain operations for GXO Logistics, a provider of technology-enabled supply-chain solutions. Managing staff, quality, safety, equipment maintenance and customer commitments across warehouse operations.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and implementing quality improvement programs. Proficient in staff development, operational efficiency, and maintaining a safe work environment.

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Managerial ExperienceLean Six Sigma KnowledgeAS9100 or ISO ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyWarehouse Compliance with OSHA

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisContinuous Process ImprovementQuality ManagementPersonnel Training and DevelopmentOperational Improvement

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving TechniquesCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Computerized Scanner Equipment

Industry Keywords

LogisticsThird-Party Logistics (3PL)Safety ProceduresQuality PoliciesWarehouse Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Communicate with customers, vendors and team members to ensure customer commitments are met
Demonstrate understanding of GXO’s quality policies and establish procedures for maintaining quality objectives
Guide supervisors on personnel, quality and safety matters
Hire, train, develop and appraise staff
Recommend programs to improve operations
Handle equipment and coordinate maintenance needs with the maintenance team
Maintain records appropriately and complete reports in a timely manner
Enforce safe work practices and ensure warehouse compliance with OSHA and other standards/regulations
Monitor and enforce safety procedures across all departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 years of relevant work experience
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and computerized scanner equipment
Availability for a flexible schedule, including planned and unplanned overtime and weekends
Bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related field preferred
4 years of managerial/supervisory experience
Experience in an AS9100 or ISO environment
Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Process Improvement knowledge and experience
Experience in warehousing or Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
Ability to maintain a safe work environment by monitoring and enforcing safety procedures
Strong problem-solving techniques and statistical analysis skills
Ability to lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights
Ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods
Ability to reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
Ability to tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments
Conditional offer recipients may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans
COVID safety policies and compliance