Operation Manager

PLA Buyer LLC•Commerce City, CO

6d•$88,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Operations Manager to support facility leadership in overseeing the daily operations of our Henderson, Colorado facility. This location supports third-party logistics services and wooden pallet operations with a workforce of approximately 70 employees. The Operations Manager will provide leadership to supervisors and hourly employees while driving safety, productivity, quality, employee performance, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will be comfortable spending time on the warehouse floor, analyzing operational results, coaching employees, addressing performance concerns, and making timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

3+ years of operations management experience (warehouse, production, manufacturing, or logistics preferred)
Experience leading supervisors and hourly production teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Valid driver's license required; forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
Strong communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

Drive daily, weekly, and monthly production goals for pallet sorting, repair, and manufacturing operations
Review and analyze daily and weekly production reports to identify and act on improvement opportunities
Partner with onsite management to deliver the quality standards and service our customers expect
Motivate, coach, train, and develop supervisors and hourly employees
Support the Onsite Regional Manager with employee scheduling, timekeeping, corrective actions, status changes, and separations
Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, and retention across the facility
Maintain clear, consistent communication with internal and external management teams
Promote a strong safety culture, identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety