Manager of Operations Excellence at Bluegrass Supply Chain

Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations Excellence, Lean Thinking, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Kaizen, KPI Frameworks, Executive Dashboards, WMS Workflows, Structured Problem-Solving, Data-Driven Execution, Standardized Operating Systems, Scalability, Logistics Operations, Supply Chain Design, Technology Enablement, Leadership Coaching

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Description Manager of Operations Excellence Bowling Green, KY Salary Range 75-80K with 7% bonus About Bluegrass Supply Chain Services Bluegrass Supply Chain Services is a fast-growing third-party logistics and dedicated transportation provider built on a simple belief: Great People Doing Great Things. We partner with manufacturers, ecommerce brands, and industrial leaders to design and operate high-performance supply chains powered by Lean thinking, operational discipline, and technology-enabled execution. Our culture is grounded in accountability, continuous improvement, and long-term customer partnerships—not short-term transactions. This role exists to help architect how Bluegrass operates, scales, and wins. Why This Role Matters This is not a support role. This is a builder role. As Manager of Operations Excellence, you will own the operating system for how our warehouses, fulfillment centers, and logistics operations perform. Your work will directly impact: Safety performance across every site Customer service levels and contract profitability Labor productivity and operational scalability Technology adoption and standardization Leadership adaptability at the frontline and management level You will work closely with senior operations and technology leadership to turn strategy into repeatable, disciplined execution across the enterprise. Requirements Focus and Day-to-Day Impact Enterprise Operating Model Design and deploy a standardized, scalable operating system for all Bluegrass warehouse and logistics operations Continuous Improvement Leadership Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives that drive measurable gains in safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance Performance Architecture Build KPI frameworks, executive dashboards, and site-level scorecards that create visibility, accountability, and action Technology Enablement Partner with IT to ensure WMS workflows, automation, and system design reinforce operational excellence—not work around it Leadership Development Coach site leaders, managers, and supervisors to think and operate through structured problem-solving and data-driven execution Safety & Quality Systems Embed zero-incident and zero-defect thinking into standard work, audits, and daily management routines Scalability & Growth Design playbooks that allow new facilities, customers, and verticals to onboard rapidly without sacrificing performance What You Need to Bring Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field 5+ years leading operational excellence, continuous improvement, or large-scale operations in 3PL, warehousing, or logistics Demonstrated success building standardized operating systems, not just running projects Strong command of Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies Ability to influence leaders at every level—from warehouse floor to executive leadership Experience working alongside IT and systems teams to translate operational needs into effective WMS and automation solutions Comfort working in fast-growth, multi-site environments where priorities shift and leadership presence matters What We Offer Competitive executive-level compensation package Performance-driven culture with real authority to shape how the company operates Direct access to senior leadership and enterprise-level visibility 401(k) with company match, comprehensive benefits, and paid time off Ongoing professional development in Lean leadership, operations strategy, and technology-enabled logistics Equal Employment Opportunity Bluegrass Supply Chain is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for architecting and deploying a standardized, scalable operating system across all warehouse and logistics operations, directly impacting safety, customer service levels, and labor productivity. The manager will lead continuous improvement initiatives and build KPI frameworks to ensure disciplined execution across the enterprise.