Kelly® Direct Hire Opportunity: Warehouse Operations Manager
Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84104, United States
Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000
Relocation assistance considered for the right candidate
POSITION SUMMARY
Kelly® is seeking a skilled and driven Warehouse Operations Manager for a large, high-volume facility in Salt Lake City, UT. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee all warehouse, logistics, and inventory management functions, lead a diverse operations team, and ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with company procedures and policies. This position is management-focused (80% leadership responsibilities) and an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to advance their careers-whether you're local or ready to relocate to beautiful Utah.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee and drive effectiveness of all warehouse processes including inventory management, transportation, customer service, and staff performance.
Prepare and deliver timely, accurate operational reports and updates to Regional Operations Manager and other leadership.
Supervise facility cleanliness, inside and out, and ensure all warehouse equipment is maintained.
Build and sustain productive relationships with vendors, suppliers, and shipping partners.
Lead, motivate, and develop warehouse team members through objective setting, delegation, clear communication, coaching, and regular meetings.
Manage team scheduling, staffing, and planning for varying workload demands and high seasons.
Guide personnel development including 30/60/90-day check-ins, ongoing reviews, and robust development plans.
Partner with HR for workforce management including interviewing, hiring, training, and employee relations.
Manage and enforce safety programs, hold documented monthly safety meetings, and oversee investigations of incidents and corrective actions.
Lead facility security and loss prevention efforts.
Collaborate with Sales to proactively meet field operation and customer needs.
Assist with strategic projects, process improvements, business acquisitions, and warehouse moves.
Control and manage operational expenses and contribute to optimal financial performance.
Oversee routine and preventive maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
Plan facility layout for optimal workflow of incoming and outgoing products.
Uphold and promote the company's positive image within the workforce and with external partners.
OUR BENEFITS
Highly competitive salary: $100,000-$110,000 (top range up to $120,000 depending on experience)
Eligible for annual performance bonuses
Weekly pay and work boot reimbursement program
Day-one healthcare benefits
401(k) with a generous employer contribution and match
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
On-the-job training, skill development, and tuition reimbursement
Employee discount programs
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing, stooping, and lifting (up to 80 lbs); team lifting for heavier items (including tires).
Specific vision abilities needed: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Required use of safety gear: steel/composite boots, vest, harness, seatbelt, SRL (all but boots provided).
Exposure to weather, normal warehouse noise, and occasional fumes from tires and car parts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's in business plus 2+ years of warehouse/operations experience, OR 6+ years direct warehouse/operations experience.
Supervisory experience with a demonstrated capacity for leadership and team development.
In-depth knowledge of material handling, inventory documentation, supply contracts, shipping, and budgeting.
Excellent math, accounting, financial interpretation, and reporting skills.
Strong communicator-capable of interacting with all levels of personnel.
High level of customer focus and supplier relationship building experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Willing to travel nationally as needed.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Ready to lead a high-performing team and positively impact distribution operations? We welcome applicants from Salt Lake City and those open to relocation-apply today to join Kelly® as our Warehouse Operations Manager!
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
