Henkel · 2 months ago
Operations Manager, Distribution Center
Indianapolis, None, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expHenkel is a company that emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, with a focus on consumer brands. The Operations Manager for the Distribution Center will oversee daily operations, manage safety and productivity, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse environment.
BeautyCleaning ProductsConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsPersonal Care and Hygiene
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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
Company
Henkel
Henkel leads with innovations, brands, and technologies to create sustainable value.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1985-10-11IPO
Leadership Team
Carsten Knobel
Chief Executive Officer
Chelly Cruz
Digital Marketing Specialist
Recent News
2026-01-20
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