Senior Operations Manager, DC

ALO
North East, MD

Who this role is best for

Candidates with high-volume fulfillment experience and leadership skills in multi-shift environments will find this role demanding yet rewarding, especially in the DC location.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5–8 years of leadership in e-commerce or distribution centers
    — “5–8+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in e-commerce, fulfillment, or high-volume distribution.”
  • Candidates who can manage and develop large teams in fast-paced settings
    — “Lead and Develop Operations Managers, Area Managers, Supervisors, and frontline leaders.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires flexibility with extended hours and peak-season demands
    — “Fulfillment center environment with extended hours and peak-season demands.”
  • Candidates must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
    — “Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with WMS and OMS systems in your resume and interview responses
    — “Ensure effective use of WMS, OMS, labor management, and fulfillment technologies.”
  • Emphasize your track record in driving operational KPIs like order accuracy and on-time ship rate
    — “Own operational KPIs such as units per hour, order accuracy, on-time ship rate, and cycle time.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives with examples from past roles
    — “Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to improve speed, quality, and cost.”
  • Showcase your cross-functional collaboration experience with logistics, IT, and HR teams
    — “Partner closely with Transportation, Customer Experience, HR, Maintenance, Engineering, and IT teams.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Led day-to-day operations in a high-volume fulfillment center
  • Achieved service level agreements
Typical background
Operations leadership experienceE-commerce fulfillment background

Skills & requirements

Required

Fulfillment Center OperationsPeople LeadershipPeak Season ManagementContinuous ImprovementSystems Management

Preferred

E-commerce Fulfillment ExperienceLean Six Sigma

Stack & domain

Operations ManagementFulfillment Center OperationsWMSOMSLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunicationRetailFulfillment

About the role

Original posting from ALO via Greenhouse

WHY JOIN ALO?

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OVERVIEW:  

At Alo, our employees are the forefront of bringing our beloved brands to consumers through our fulfillment, customer care, and technology solutions. We are fueling the future of retail, which means you are, too. When you work for Alo, you join a global community of changemakers, where the work is critical, and the culture is fun. We depend on our workforce to overcome real-world challenges every day and encourage you to carve your own career path while shaping our future together. 

The Senior Operations Manager,DC is responsible for leading day-to-day operations within a high-volume, fast-paced fulfillment center. This role ensures safe, efficient, and customer-focused execution across inbound, outbound, and returns operations while driving productivity, quality, and continuous improvement. The Senior Operations Manager, DC plays a critical role in peak execution, people leadership, and operational scalability. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Fulfillment Operations Execution 

Lead daily operations across inbound receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and returns. 

Ensure consistent achievement of service level agreements (SLAs) for same-day and next-day order fulfillment. 

Monitor real-time performance and adjust labor and workflows to meet changing demands. 

People Leadership 

Lead and Develop Operations Managers, Area Managers, Supervisors, and frontline leaders. 

Drive strong safety performance and ensure compliance with all workplace safety standards. 

Coach leaders on performance management, engagement, and talent development. 

Peak & Labor Management 

Execute peak-season and promotional event plans, including staffing, training, and shift coverage. 

Manage labor productivity, attendance, and overtime to meet volume requirements. 

Support flex staffing, temporary labor, and cross-training strategies. 

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement 

Own operational KPIs such as units per hour, order accuracy, on-time ship rate, and cycle time. 

Conduct root-cause analysis for misses and lead corrective action plans. 

Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to improve speed, quality, and cost. 

Systems & Technology 

Ensure effective use of WMS, OMS, labor management, and fulfillment technologies. 

Partner with IT and engineering teams to resolve system issues and improve throughput. 

Support rollout and stabilization of automation and process changes. 

Financial & Cost Control 

Manage departmental labor and operating costs within budget. 

Identify productivity improvements and cost-saving opportunities. 

Support capital and process improvement business cases. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

Partner closely with Transportation, Customer Experience, HR, Maintenance, Engineering, and IT teams. 

Communicate operational status, risks, and performance updates to site leadership. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education & Experience 

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred. 

5–8+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in e-commerce, fulfillment, or high-volume distribution. 

Experience leading large teams in a multi-shift environment. 

Skills & Competencies 

Strong execution in fast-paced, high-change environments. 

Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach and develop teams. 

Working knowledge of WMS, labor management systems, and fulfillment KPIs. 

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. 

Working Conditions 

Fulfillment center environment with extended hours and peak-season demands. 

Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required. 

Minimal travel expected. 

Success Measures 

On-time ship rate and order accuracy 

Productivity and labor efficiency 

Safety and compliance performance 

Peak execution results 

Team engagement and retention 

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