Position Summary
The Hub Operations Manager oversees full end-to-end operations in a high-volume sortation center, including inbound receiving, sortation, and outbound dispatch. This role manages a three-shift operation and a workforce of over 100 employees (both full-time and outsourced). Responsibilities include workforce management, scheduling, recruitment, quality control, cross-hub coordination, and continuous process improvement to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality parcel processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Full Hub Operations Management (Inbound / Outbound / Sortation)
- Oversee all inbound processes including trailer receiving, unloading, scanning, reconciliation, and exception handling.
- Manage outbound operations including parcel staging, trailer loading, dispatch scheduling, and linehaul departure compliance.
- Ensure accurate and efficient sortation processes aligned with operational SLAs.
- Adjust labor and workflows based on daily volume fluctuations and operational demands.
- Workforce & Shift Management (Three-Shift Operation)
- Lead three operational shifts and supervise 100+ employees (in-house and outsourced).
- Oversee shift scheduling, attendance, labor planning, and performance evaluations.
- Maintain strong coordination with staffing vendors to ensure stable labor supply.
- Daily Floor Management
- Ensure SOP compliance across inbound docks, sort lanes, conveyors, and outbound docks.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and high-performing floor environment.
- Resolve operational issues, bottlenecks, and safety concerns promptly.
- Recruitment, Training & Team Development
- Support hiring activities for inbound, sorting, and outbound positions.
- Provide training on operational procedures, safety standards, and productivity expectations.
- Develop strong shift leadership and foster a high-performance culture.
- Quality, Accuracy & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor and reduce mis-sorts, damages, delays, missing parcels, and inbound discrepancies.
- Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
- Utilize KPIs and operational data to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
- Cross-Hub Coordination
- Coordinate volume balancing, overflow handling, and resource support across hubs.
- Align inbound / outbound schedules with transportation teams.
- Collaborate with customer support and regional operations to resolve service issues.
- Safety & Compliance
- Enforce OSHA and company safety standards across all operational areas.
- Conduct safety audits, incident investigations, and follow-up corrective actions.
Qualifications
Experience :
3–5+ years of operations management experience in logistics, hub / sortation, warehouse, or fulfillment environments.Experience managing large teams (100+ employees), including outsourced workforce.Prior experience with inbound / outbound dock operations and high-volume sortation preferred.Skills & Competencies :
Strong leadership, execution, and decision-making under pressure.Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.Data-driven mindset with ability to analyze KPIs and drive improvements.Flexibility to support night shifts, weekends, or rotating schedules.Preferred :
Experience in last-mile logistics, linehaul operations, or automated sortation systems.Familiarity with WMS / TMS or scanning / sortation technology.OSHA certification or related safety training.