Distribution Center Operations Manager (Onsite - Forest City, IA)

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Distribution Center Operations Manager

3M Health Care is now Solventum. At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.
The Impact You'll Make in This Role: The Operations Manager will lead the daily operations of the Forest City Distribution Center (DC), serving as a member of the site operating committee and overseeing warehouse operations, labor planning, service delivery, and performance. This hands-on leader will drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance; lead supervisors and frontline teams; and implement continuous improvements to support business objectives. You will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Leading daily distribution center operations, including inbound, outbound, material flow, and warehouse activities to meet safety, service, quality, cost, and productivity objectives.
Developing and executing labor, equipment, space, and capacity plans to support operational requirements and achieve performance targets.
Ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety (EHS), regulatory, transportation, import/export, security, and product handling requirements.
Monitoring and improving key operational metrics; identifying performance gaps; and implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Providing leadership, coaching, and accountability for supervisors, frontline employees, and industrial engineering resources to drive engagement and results.
Managing operating expenses, labor utilization, productivity, and overtime to achieve financial and operational objectives.
Leading tier meetings, operating reviews, and Gemba walks to align resources, remove barriers, and drive execution.
Partnering with logistics and supply chain stakeholders to communicate performance, address risks, and support business reviews.
Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and seven (7) years of supply chain, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, and/or operations experience OR High School Diploma/GED (completed and verified prior to start) and eleven (11) years of supply chain, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, and/or operations experience
Direct supervisory experience
Project implementation / project management experience
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or Engineering
Five (5) years of direct supervisory experience
Three (3) years of project implementation and/or project management experience
Experience leading operations in a high-volume distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment
Demonstrated success managing safety, quality, service, cost, productivity, inventory accuracy, and compliance performance
Experience coaching, developing, and leading frontline teams while fostering accountability and engagement
Experience applying Lean principles, standard work, visual management, and continuous improvement methodologies
Work Location and Travel

Work location: Onsite - Forest City Distribution Center, Forest City, IA
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Compensation and Benefits

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $143,200 - $196,900, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.
Medical
Dental & Vision
Health Savings Accounts
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits
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Corporate Policies and Integrity

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Company Culture and Vision

A new healthcare company with a rich history. With more than 70 years of delivering healthcare innovations, we continue to move the industry forward by helping to solve our customers' biggest challenges. 20,000+ employees worldwide. Solventum relies on the courage and the boundless insights of professionals worldwide to achieve exceptional results for our customers and those who rely on them. Healthcare that leads with heart and humility starts with listening and never finishes, only evolves. As long as healthcare challenges remain unsolved, we will be here, united by empathy and a relentless belief that countless lives are improved through our work. Operations in 38 countries. Driven by our dedication to improved outcomes for all we serve, we break through by making unprecedented connections that impact lives. In more than 300 offices and facilities around the world, we work closely with customers and partners to create positive healthcare outcomes that transcend borders. To realize our shared vision, we harness diverse talents and perspectives from every background to not only address our customers' most urgent priorities but anticipate the needs of the future.

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