Operations Manager

AreaManager KannapolisFulfillmentCenter|Kannapolis,NC AboutREBEL REBEL is the first and largest tech platform transforming retail’s $1 trillion returns problem into a smarter, more sustainable model. As the only Certified B Corporation returns recommerce marketplace backed by top-tier investors, we’re leading the returns revolution—partnering with over 2,500 top brands to give shoppers unbeatable deals of up to 70% off on open-box products, while keeping millions of pounds of returns out of landfills every year. CandidatesmustbeabletocommutetothefulfillmentcenterlocationinKannapolis,NC4to5daysaweek. AbouttheRole AsSeniorOperationsManager,youownthebudget,peopledevelopment,andoperationalobjectivesforamajorfunctionoftheKannapolisFC—InboundorOutbound—acrossthroughput,accuracy,safety,cost,andcustomerexperience.You’llreportdirectlytotheGeneralManager,developateamofOperationsandAreaManagers,drivetheLeanandprocessinitiativesthatmovethebusinessplan,andpartneracrossthecompanytokeepoperationsrunningasastrengthratherthanaconstraint. KeyResponsibilities Ownthesafety,quality,performance,andcustomerexperienceofyourfunction,sustaining5Sdisciplineandleadingroot-causecorrectiveactionacrossshifts. Lead,coach,anddevelopateamofOperationsandAreaManagers—settingexpectations,measuringperformance,andbuildingleadershipbenchstrengthwithintheFC. Ownweeklyandmonthlyperformanceacrossmultipleshifts,drivingconsistentthroughputfrominboundreceivingthroughconditiongrading,put-away,pick/pack,andoutboundshippingagainstunitcost,processingtime,andtime-to-fulfillgoals. Planthreetosixmonthsoutoncapacity,labor,andseasonality,includingcontingentlaborthroughpeak. PartnerwithMerchandising,Tech,andCustomerExperiencetoresolvedeal-batch,purchaseorder,Shopifyorder,andproductdatabaseissuesbeforetheyhitthefloor. Drivequality,processchange,andLeaninitiativesthathelptheFCexceedplan;useoperationaldatatosurfacetrends,testsolutions,andsharebestpracticesacrossthenetwork. WorkcloselywithHR,Finance,Facilities,Safety,andTechnologytosecureresourcesforyourinitiatives. ApplyAItoolstosurfacebottlenecks,optimizeinventoryflows,andsupportlaborandvolumeplanning. BasicQualifications Bachelor'sdegree,orequivalentoperationsleadershipexperience. 7+yearsofdirectmanagementexperience,includingasalariedworkforce,inafulfillment,distribution,manufacturing,orproductionenvironment—withexperienceleadingotherpeopleleaders. Trackrecordwithperformancemetrics,processimprovement,andLeantechniques. Experienceacrossthefullstaffinglifecycle:interviewing,hiring,performancemanagement,promotions,andtermination. Strongdatafluency—proficientinExcel,comfortableinaWMS,abletoturndataintoclearrecommendations. MustbeauthorizedtoworkintheUnitedStates.Sponsorshipnotavailable. PreferredQualifications DegreeinEngineeringorOperations Experienceinrecommerce,returnsprocessing,oranyenvironmentwhereproductconditionisvariable. Continuousimprovementcredentials(Lean,SixSigma)andexperiencemanagingacontingentworkforcethroughpeak. WorkingConditions Non-climate-controlledwarehouseenvironment;temperaturevariesseasonally. Flexibleschedulerequired—hoursalignwithproductionvolume;weekendavailabilityexpected. Regularphysicalactivity:standing,walking,bending,andliftingupto50lbsthroughouttheshift. PayTransparency Thisisafull-time,exemptpositioneligibletoreceiveabasalary.Finalsalaryofferedwillbedeterminedbasedonfactorsincludingbutnotlimitedtothecandidate'sskillsandexperience. Initialbasesalaryrangeforthison-siteposition=$75,000-$100,000 EqualOpportunity REBEL is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. REBEL is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io REBELmay,fromtimetotime,useAI-integratedtechnologytohelpusprocessandevaluateapplicationsmoreefficiently.Thisincludestoolsthatscreenandassesscandidatequalificationsbasedontherequirementsforthisrole.Whilethesetoolsassistourworkflow,allfinalselectiondecisionsaremadebyourhiringteam. #J-18808-Ljbffr