Operations Manager

Job Purpose

PHINIA is currently looking for a “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as an Operations Manager in our Laredo distribution center location.

• Continually enforce and improve policies and procedures throughout the facility.
• Ensure smooth and accurate operation of the facility to eliminate or reduce discrepancies by recognizing weak areas and introducing solutions to strengthen those areas.
• Provide hands‑on leadership to site supervisors in developing and implementing programs such as Safety, CPI, 5S, Lean, and other initiatives to ensure safety, quality, delivery and continuous improvement of the operation.
• Maintain a reporting system on the performance of all functional areas for customer visibility.
• Develop, with the customer, a detailed site business plan and ensure that all items are measured and accomplished each week.
• Provide hands‑on support to areas out of compliance to establish a quick and reliable resolution.
• Participate in business reviews as coordinated with the customer.
• Demonstrate proven leadership and people‑development capability.
• Be trained in conflict management and business negotiation processes.
• Possess outstanding organizational skills.
• Have knowledge of general business software and aptitude to learn new applications; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• At least 10 years of distribution center experience, preferably automotive LD/Heavy Duty.
• Corrective action experience.
• 5S and Lean experience.
• Special and transition project execution experience.
• Forecasting experience.
• Safety‑oriented mindset.
• 100% bilingual capability.
• Proficient in SAP.
• Experience with C‑TPAT.

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.