Operations Manager in Lithia Springs

Overview

Operations Manager | Distribution Center Leadership

Location:

Lithia Springs, GA

Blue Harlan is partnering with an industry-leading distribution organization to identify an exceptional Operations Manager who knows how to build high-performing teams—not just manage warehouse operations.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment and understands that operational excellence starts with people. You will inspire, coach, and develop supervisors while creating a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. You ll be the right hand to the Distribution Center Manager, leading daily operations while motivating teams to achieve exceptional service, productivity, and safety results.

This is about building trust, developing leaders, and creating an environment where people want to perform.

• Lead daily distribution center operations across inbound, outbound, fulfillment, and inventory.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and frontline teams.
• Foster a positive, accountable culture that drives engagement and performance.
• Champion safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Use data and KPIs to improve productivity, quality, and customer service.
• Partner cross-functionally to solve operational challenges.
• Step in to lead the facility in the absence of the DC Manager.

• 5+ years of progressive warehouse or distribution operations experience.
• 3+ years leading supervisors and large frontline teams.
• Experience in high-volume distribution or fulfillment operations.
• Strong operational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with WMS and KPI-driven environments.
• Lean or continuous improvement experience is a plus.

Engaging culture and opportunities to develop future leaders within a fast-moving organization.