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Lineage Logistics Special Operations Manager in Newark, New Jersey
Must be fluent in Polish
About the Role: Are you ready to take on an exciting, travel-intensive role with global impact? As a Special Operations Manager, you'll be part of a highly mobile team, providing critical operational support to our warehouses across the United States and Poland. You'll play a key role in implementing new IT systems and enhancing operational efficiency. For this role, we're seeking a Polish-speaking candidate (Ukrainian is a plus) who is enthusiastic about frequent travel to Poland and thrives in dynamic environments.
What You’ll Do:
· Lead WMS Implementations: Oversee the successful implementation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) in close partnership with our Information Technology team, driving smooth transitions.
· Train and Support Teams: Act as a mentor and trainer, guiding front-line leaders and team members to adapt to new systems and processes effectively.
· Enhance Safety and Performance Metrics: Promote and monitor adherence to safety standards while driving company-wide performance metrics.
· Ensure Operational Stability: Stabilize operations during system transitions and upgrades, contributing to smooth and efficient facility operations.
· Provide Expert Support: Bring your expertise to assist facilities in need of additional operational guidance.
Your Skills & Experience:
· Fluent in Polish; Ukrainian proficiency is an advantage.
· International Mobility: EU passport or dual citizenship is highly preferred.
· Operational Experience: Background in office management and WMS is advantageous; warehouse experience is a plus.
What We’re Looking For:
· Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of warehouse/operations management experience.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with teams at all levels.
· Ability to effectively present information and conduct training in both one-on-one and group settings.
· Willingness to gain certification for equipment used in warehouse settings.
· Experience with WMS systems or a strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
· Demonstrated ability to lead and drive new operational initiatives.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and adaptable to flexible scheduling, including weekends.
· Willingness to travel extensively (up to 85%).
Why This Role?
This is a unique opportunity for a driven professional eager to make an impact. As Special Operations Manager, you'll gain hands-on experience in IT and WMS, with the chance to shape operational success across international locations. Join us and make a difference while building your career.
Why Lineage?
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.
Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
Benefits
Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.
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At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.
Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day.
Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.
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At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain.
Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide.
As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.