Operations Manager, Distribution Center

Henkel group • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years in DC/warehouse/3PL operations, including 2+ years in a leadership, people management role
• Strong knowledge of WMS and labor planning tools; experience managing productivity metrics and KPIs
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive safety programs, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Skilled in root cause analysis and problem-solving (e.g., 5 Whys); strong analytical and Excel proficiency, as well as experience using PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP, Blue Yonder WMS (and ideally Labor Management), high-volume FMCG/e-commerce environments, standalone DC management, and formal training in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage DC Operations: Oversee inbound, outbound, inventory control, and material flow using WMS and WLM tools.
• Drive Safety & Compliance: Champion a “safety first” culture, conduct audits, and ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards.
• Optimize Productivity: Monitor KPIs (cases/hour, pallets/hour), lead performance reviews, and implement corrective actions.
• Plan Labor & Resources: Translate forecasts into staffing plans, adjust headcount, and partner with HR and agencies for workforce needs.
• Lead Continuous Improvement: Identify process inefficiencies, apply Lean tools, and standardize best practices across operations.
• Develop Teams & Control Costs: Coach supervisors and associates, foster high performance, and manage budgets to improve cost efficiency.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager