Luxury Operations & Safety Manager

Description Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately owned, fast‑paced, founder‑led entrepreneurial company where we value people with strong skills to make our products and processes better every day. We design, sell, and distribute luxury home décor globally to interior designers and boutique/luxury retailers. The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials), Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories), Blue Pheasant (handcrafted tabletop products) and Burton James (luxury seating home furnishing). About the Position The Safety & Operations Manager is an operations‑focused leader responsible for overseeing key facility and warehouse operations functions while driving execution across logistics, people, and process. This role owns daily facility maintenance and repairs and leads select warehouse departments, including Facilities, Safety, Quality Control, Repairs, Operations, and the Dallas Distribution Center (managed remotely). Collaborating closely with the Sr. Director of Warehouse Operations, this leader balances hands‑on engagement with analytical and administrative work—managing carrier relationships, negotiating freight and shipping rates, overseeing labor planning, and ensuring operational discipline across the business. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable on the warehouse floor and at the desk: dynamic, visible and credible with teams, strong in vendor and carrier management, disciplined in SOP execution, and data‑driven in performance management and continuous improvement. This role operates primarily on a Monday through Friday, in‑person, day‑shift schedule, with flexibility required to meet business needs. Position Responsibilities Manage daily facility maintenance/repairs and warehouse departments including Operations, Safety, Quality Control, Repairs and Dallas DC (Dallas is managed remotely) Own carrier relationships, negotiating rates & routes and troubleshoot as necessary Lead and supervise facility/warehouse‑based supervisors, leads, and associates Build, lead and enforce safety programs and standards for AHD and Burton James that promote a culture of workplace safety In partnership with Sr. Director of Warehouse Operations, train, coach, and develop warehouse staff; support performance improvement and career growth Execute and uphold SOPs across all warehouse operations functions Partner with leadership to manage labor planning, scheduling, and overtime control Monitor and report on key performance indicators Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction Utilize ERP, WMS, and TMS systems to optimize workflows and reporting Collaborate cross‑functionally with Customer Service, Shipping and Receiving, and other departments as needed. KPIs & Performance Focus Facilities and Equipment Management Safety and Compliance Process and Packaging Optimization Productivity and Performance Metrics Overall Efficiency and Improvement What we can do for you Play a pivotal role in our company’s transformation and growth Align with a growing company that operates in the luxury market Provide training and career development opportunities Enjoy a high‑paced and collaborative work environment Eligible for up to a 6% employer 401(k) contribution following six months of employment Take advantage of paid time off away from work, including scheduled company holidays Participate in competitive benefits and incentivizing programs Team building company sponsored events Employee discount and bi‑annual sample sale Requirements Bachelor’s degree preferred in supply chain, logistics, or business is highly preferred 5+ years of progressive warehouse operations experience, including people management Strong management and coaching skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Experience working with ERP/WMS systems Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills Bilingual Spanish highly preferred Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting. Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions. Required to use stairwells to attend meetings and engage with employees on multiple floors throughout building. Other Considerations Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role. Compensation Starting annual salary: $90,000 – $110,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ardmorehomedesign