What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at GreenEarth Cleaning?
Title: Operations Manager
Location: Kansas City, MO (ONSITE)
Department: Warehouse Operations
Reports to: President
Overview:
GreenEarth is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee warehouse operations, inventory flow and supply chain execution. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient day-to-day operations while also managing ordering, forecasting and process improvements across the warehouse. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized and comfortable balancing strategy with execution.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee all warehouse, receiving, storage and distribution operations
• Ensure operational efficiency with accuracy, safety and customer satisfaction as top priorities
• Manage and optimize supply chain processes including ordering, inventory planning, vendor coordination and replenishment
• Develop and maintain operational systems for product handling, storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory controls, safety measures and shipping methods
• Forecast inventory needs and manage purchase orders to prevent shortages, overstock, and delays
• Coordinate with vendors, carriers, and internal teams to ensure timely inbound and outbound shipments
• Supervise, train and manage warehouse and operations staff; set clear goals and performance expectations
• Schedule and oversee the operations team, managing workflow and quality to maximize productivity
• Oversee daily activities including quality assurance, inventory accuracy, space utilization, logistics, and shipping/receiving
• Analyze productivity, costs, and loss prevention metrics; develop actionable improvement plans
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, safety regulations and internal operational policies
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and scale operations as the business grows
Skills and Qualifications:
• 3 years of experience in operations, warehouse management, or supply chain roles with direct people management
• Strong understanding of supply chain management, inventory forecasting, purchasing and vendor relations
• Experience managing purchase orders, inventory systems and logistics coordination
• Proficiency in warehouse operations procedures and safety standards
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and levels of the organization
• Forklift operating license
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred