[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All KION Group jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kion-group/) · [Search jobs](/search/) KION Group · Memphis, TN # Operations Manager Memphis, TN, United States Full-time Manager or lead $84,750 - $124,300 Operations Listed on KION Group’s official careers site. Posted October 12, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on KION Group’s careers site →](https://kiongroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/KIONGroup/job/Memphis-TN-United-States/Operations-Manager_JR-0097532-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [KION Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kion-group/) / Operations Manager ## Job description The Operations Manager will have financial, operational, and leadership responsibility for the facility while delivering results against the execution plan. This role will orchestrate day-to-day business operations while championing a culture of operational excellence, modern workplace learning, and technological innovation. The Operations Manager will focus on customer requirements, operational performance, workforce engagement, and the development of scalable capabilities through Lean and Six Sigma frameworks. This role is responsible for upskilling the workforce, identifying and implementing emerging technologies, optimizing output, eliminating waste, and positioning the organization for continued growth. ### We offer Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: [https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/](https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/) Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $84,750 - $124,300 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. ### What You Will Do In This Role: Directly manage 50- 100 exempt and non-exempt employees, supervisors, and administrative personnel while building a high-performing, accountable, and engaged team focused on high work standards and results. Lead order fulfillment and customer shipments while achieving target KPIs for Safety, Quality, Productivity, On-Time Delivery, and shipment accuracy. Plan, direct, and coordinate outbound operations, including picking, packing, shipping, auditing, and quality support. Develop labor standards, staffing plans, and capacity requirements to support day-to-day execution, seasonal demand, and future growth. Establish and maintain consistent KPIs and work standards, using operational data to identify performance gaps, drive accountability, and continuously improve results. Build strong relationships with internal and external customers, ensure customer requirements are understood and met, and implement actions to improve customer satisfaction and Net Promoter Score (NPS). Lead root cause analysis for operational failures, quality issues, personnel concerns, warranty problems, and customer complaints, implementing corrective actions that promote balance rather than short-term fixes. Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving to eliminate waste, improve flow, strengthen quality, and simplify operational processes. Identify and implement technology, automation, and digital tools that improve operational visibility, accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. Develop employees through effective onboarding, cross-training, coaching, continuous learning, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development. Promote a positive and respectful employee culture built on teamwork, accountability, open communication, recognition, continuous improvement, and high performance. Collaborate across receiving, inventory control, quality, systems, and other functions while adjusting staffing, resources, and priorities to consistently meet safety, quality, service, and business requirements. ### What We Are Looking For Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related operations field, or equivalent experience. At least 5-7 years of progressive warehouse operations management experience, including hands-on WMS and inventory control experience. Demonstrated experience leading both salaried and hourly employees, including mentoring, performance management, employee development, succession planning, and building an accountable team culture. Prior experience applying methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured continuous improvement approaches. Demonstrated ability to establish work standards, KPIs, and performance expectations and use data to drive accountability and continuous improvement. Strong customer focus with demonstrated ability to translate customer requirements and feedback into operational improvements and sustained service performance. Proven track record to identify root causes, solve complex operational problems, manage change, and implement sustainable corrective actions. Strong decision-making skills with the ability to work independently and effectively lead to a fast-paced, high-intensity operational environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for employee communication, operational reviews, presentations, and cross-functional leadership. Strong analytical and systems capabilities, including Microsoft Office; SAP / SAP EWM experience is a plus. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 12, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Memphis, TN, United States - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $84,750 - $124,300[Apply on KION Group’s careers site →](https://kiongroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/KIONGroup/job/Memphis-TN-United-States/Operations-Manager_JR-0097532-1) ## More jobs at KION Group ### [Electro-Mechanical Tech 3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kion-group/jobs/a6a82e12c6afcb1c63dc/) Memphis, TN, United States ### [Electro-Mechanical Technician 2 (Memphis)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kion-group/jobs/1752244f7da1f28e900f/) Memphis, TN, United States ### [Resident Maintenance Technician 3 (Nike)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kion-group/jobs/13ac633255c7cbb16ff3/) Memphis, TN, United States ### [(Senior) Expert (m/w/d) – Operations Footprint](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kion-group/jobs/2872df1d70c26c091b05/) Aschaffenburg, Germany ### [ABU Project Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kion-group/jobs/36bd896db9167999a5f4/) Basingstoke, United Kingdom ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Network Operations Engineer / IT Operations Specialist (US)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/td-bank-group/jobs/7046ef8aa3f9b051b939/) TD Bank Group · Mount Laurel, New Jersey ### [Operations Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/99c12554081f66d51634/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [Operations Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equity-residential/jobs/726309836c7d58ba1c89/) Equity Residential · Durham, NC ### [(USA) Operations Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/272acf9dff48977a5f7e/) Walmart · United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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