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Operations Manager

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: NorthPoint Development
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Management, Change Management, Supply Chain & Logistics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day operations within a highly complex temperature-controlled warehouse environment. This role provides leadership across multiple operational functions, including warehousing, distribution, transportation support, inventory management, fulfillment, value-added services, and customer-specific programs. The Operations Manager oversees multiple teams and leaders while driving operational excellence, safety, customer satisfaction, productivity, and financial performance. This position plays a critical role in supporting business growth, onboarding new customers, implementing process improvements, and ensuring service levels are consistently achieved across a diverse customer portfolio.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, effectively manages competing priorities, develops high-performing teams, and delivers exceptional customer service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop supervisors, warehouse managers, leads, and frontline associates across multiple operational departments and shifts.
  • Drive a culture of safety, food safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
  • Manage daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, shipping, inventory control, fulfillment, repack, and value-added services.
  • Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure operational requirements and service expectations are consistently achieved.
  • Monitor facility performance through key operational metrics, labor management, productivity reporting, and customer KPIs.
  • Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service performance.
  • Develop staffing plans and labor strategies that align with business demands and seasonal fluctuations.
  • Support customer onboarding initiatives, operational transitions, and new business implementation activities.
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies, food safety requirements, regulatory standards, and customer-specific requirements.
  • Lead performance management activities, including coaching, training, employee development, corrective action, and succession planning.
  • Collaborate with maintenance, quality assurance, transportation, and customer service teams to drive operational success.
  • Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management initiatives to support facility financial objectives.
  • Maintain a strong floor presence and actively engage with employees, customers, and operational leaders throughout the facility.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
  • 5+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain operations.
  • Experience managing leaders, supervisors, and large frontline employee populations.
  • Experience with in a food, beverage, cold chain, or temperature-controlled environment preferred.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex customer requirements, service-level expectations, and operational performance metrics.
  • Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory management, and labor planning.
  • Exceptional leadership and team development skills with strong operational and business acumen.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict-resolution, and employee-engagement skills.
  • Strong organizational and project management capabilities; proficiency with WMS, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $85,000–$95,000 annually. NorthPoint Fresh offers a competitive compensation package designed to reward performance and support professional growth. Eligible employees may have access to performance-based incentive opportunities, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, retirement savings programs, professional development opportunities, and other company-sponsored benefits.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment
  • Physical activity:
    Regularly walk warehouse floors and spend extended periods in a temperature-controlled environment.
  • Lifting requirements:
    Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Work environment:
    Ability to work in both office and…
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