Senior Operations Manager
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$46 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Sparks, Nevada |
About this job
Job Description
Sparks, NV | USA Parkway | Second shift
Sunday-Wednesday | 4:00 PM-2:30 AM Pacific Time
Shifts end the following morning. The final shift ends Thursday at 2:30 AM.
Reports to: Senior Director of Operations or Director of Operations, based on site structure
Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Tellworks Logistics, a leading provider of warehousing and supply chain solutions with operations across the United States and Puerto Rico, is seeking an experienced hands-on Senior Operations Manager for our West Coast Distribution Center (WDC) in Sparks, Nevada.
In this role, you’ll lead leaders, turn daily priorities into clear operating plans, and help teams deliver safe, accurate, and on-time results. You’ll have a visible presence on the floor and work closely with site leadership to improve performance.
Why join Tellworks
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Job Responsibilities
- Lead assigned warehouse operations, from receiving and put-away through fulfillment, shipping, and returns.
- Coach managers and supervisors, set clear expectations, and build team accountability.
- Align staffing and labor with workload, capacity, and customer priorities.
- Use performance data to improve service, productivity, quality, and labor costs.
- Reinforce safety, housekeeping, and consistent operating procedures.
- Partner with HR, Inventory Control, Transportation, IT, and Maintenance to resolve issues and support execution.
- Lead improvement projects and communicate results, risks, and recovery plans to site leadership.
Skills and Qualifications
- 8 or more years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume warehouse or distribution operation.
- Experience across receiving, put-away, shipping, transportation coordination, inventory management, and returns.
- A record of developing leaders, managing labor, and improving operational results.
- Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills, plus WMS and reporting experience.
- Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience preferred.
Work environment
This role combines planning and reporting with regular warehouse floor leadership. Essential duties include standing and walking for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation. Extended hours may be required based on business needs.