Operations Manager – Lead a High-Profile 24/7 Warehouse Start-Up!

Salary Range - 100,000 to 115,000

Are you a hands-on operations leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves building successful teams from the ground up? This is your opportunity to take the lead in launching an exciting new warehouse operation and play a key role in shaping its long-term success.

We are looking for experienced and driven Operations Managers to support a large-scale, 24/7 warehouse operation during an exciting start-up phase. This role will lead operations teams across multiple shifts, drive performance, and help create a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

If you are energized by start-up environments, continuous improvement, and leading large teams in a high-volume operation — we want to hear from you!

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Be part of a major warehouse start-up operation
• Lead teams in a dynamic 24/7 environment
• Opportunity to help shape operational processes and culture from day one
• High visibility role with career growth opportunities
• Work alongside experienced leadership teams in a growing global organization
• Fast-paced environment where your ideas and leadership matter

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily warehouse operations across multiple shifts in a 24/7 environment
• Manage and develop operations supervisors, team leads, and frontline employees
• Drive performance in safety, productivity, quality, and customer service
• Support workforce planning, staffing strategies, and operational execution
• Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures
• Partner closely with HR, Safety, Quality, Inventory Control, and Customer teams
• Coach and develop leaders to build a high-performing operational culture
• Support site start-up activities, process implementation, and operational stabilization
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and employee engagement

What We’re Looking For

• Operations leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain environments
• Experience leading large teams in high-volume operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Experience supporting multi-shift or 24/7 operations preferred
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to build strong partnerships across departments
• Experience with warehouse systems, metrics, and operational reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred
• Start-up, transition, or greenfield launch experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing salaried leaders and hourly workforces
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience is a plus

Join DP World and Build Something Great

At DP World, we are transforming global logistics through innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence. This is more than just an Operations Manager role — it is an opportunity to help launch and lead a major operation that will make a real impact.

If you are ready to lead teams, drive results, and help build the future of a world-class warehouse operation, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement – California

DP World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, protected leave status, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

DP World is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

California Pay Transparency

In accordance with California law, compensation information will be provided to candidates during the hiring process. Compensation is based on several factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, geographic location, and business needs.

Reasonable Accommodations

DP World is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please notify the recruiting team.

Background Checks & Pre-Employment Screening

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening (where permitted by law), reference verification, and other pre-employment requirements consistent with applicable laws and customer requirements.

E-Verify Participation

DP World participates in the E-Verify program, where required by law, to confirm employment eligibility.

At-Will Employment Statement

For California positions, employment with DP World is considered at-will unless otherwise provided by an applicable collective bargaining agreement or written employment contract. This means either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Workplace Safety

DP World is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and complies with all applicable workplace safety regulations and customer-specific safety requirements.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

DP World will not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or recruiters without a signed agreement in place. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of DP World, and no fees will be paid.