Operations Manager

Purple Ink LLC•Indianapolis, IN

7d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Verus Engineering, an automotive performance business on the West Side of Indianapolis, is seeking an Operations Manager. This role is a hands-on leadership position focused on owning warehouse operations and logistics. The ideal candidate will be comfortable holding people accountable and driving results daily. Verus Engineering is a renowned performance parts manufacturer known for creating an ultimate customer experience. This position offers an exciting atmosphere, competitive pay, and unique perks for those passionate about motorsports, aerodynamics, performance vehicles, and manufacturing.

Requirements

3–7 years managing warehouse, production, or fulfillment operations
Experience managing 5–20 people, including hourly workers
Background in small-to-mid manufacturing or distribution ($5M–$30M revenue)
Track record of catching problems proactively, not just reacting to fires
Comfortable with direct accountability conversations, you don’t avoid hard truths
Data-driven: you verify performance rather than taking people’s word for it
Hands-on: you’re on the floor helping, improving, and working alongside the team, not in a corner office

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a team of 6-10 people, scaling it alongside the leadership structure needed to support that growth.
Execute within defined systems and provide structured feedback to improve them over time.
Coordinate warehouse, fulfillment, and shipping operations from end-to-end.
Manage and develop an efficient team; review weekly performance data, verify accuracy, and hold the team to standards.
Identify and solve operational problems proactively, before they become fires.
Have direct, timely accountability conversations when performance doesn’t meet expectations.
Make decisions using documented decision frameworks.
Drive continuous improvement in on-time delivery, quality, and operational efficiency.