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# Senior Operations Manager at ShipMonk

- **Company:** ShipMonk
- **Location:** Louisville, KY
- **Posted:** 2026-08-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-26
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/shipmonk/jobs/4938608101

## Job description

ShipMonk isn't just a 3PL — we're the tech-powered growth partner for ecommerce brands, running 12+ owned fulfillment centers across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe so our merchants can stress less and grow more.

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Fulfillment Center Operations with experience scaling high-performing teams to join us in delivering our promise to merchants: Stress Less, Grow More.

What you'll do:

- The Senior Operations Manager establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current
- Ensures the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment is properly maintained
- Ensures work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment are submitted to the appropriate persons
- Confers with others to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functional areas such as customer service and sales
- Our Senior Operations Managers will ensure a safe operation of the warehouse including meeting company standards for sanitation, maintenance, security, and housekeeping
- Effectively manages the budget and P&L of the operation
- Ensures operational excellence in all warehouse areas, related equipment, and systems
- Partners with others to maintain the proper layout of warehouse and product placement
- Senior Operations Managers are responsible for Monitoring and ensuring facility key performance indicators (KPI) are met in a timely and cost-effective manner to ensure the profitability and productivity
- Ensures accurate timekeeping for direct reports and reporting teams
- ShipMonk's Sr. Ops Managers will lead cultural change within facilities whenever necessary
- Ensures compliance as applicable
- A top priority for our Senior Operations Managers is to participate in the interviewing, hiring, and training of supervisory and hourly staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; and appraising performance to create a strong company culture
- Addresses complaints and resolves problems
- Be responsible for overseeing warehouse sanitation in your assigned department. Adequate training on sanitation will be provided and the employee will be responsible to identify when sanitation fails and the appropriate actions that are needed to correct

What you'll need:

- Ideally, our Senior Operations Managers will have a Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Operations, Fulfillment Center Operations, or Distribution Center Operations
- Sr. Ops Managers are required to have a minimum of 6 to 8 years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and training
- Experience with warehouse management systems
- ShipMonk prefers that all Senior Operations Managers have experience with labor management systems and productivity initiatives
- Senior Operations Managers will set themselves apart by having Lean Six Sigma certification
- All Operations Leadership must be proficient with enterprise technology systems such as Advanced Excel, Outlook/Gmail, Project Management Software, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Process Workflow creation
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and, internal and external customers
- It is strongly preferred that our Senior Operations Managers have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Senior Operations Managers should have experience leading teams of 40+ employees, building layers of leadership to support employees down to the associate level, and extensive experience with performance management of those direct reports

We are exceptionally proud of our dedicated, brilliant ShipMonkers -- the employees who collaborate to provide first-class service, solve problems, and collaborate to get the job done. We work hard and have fun at work while prioritizing growth, innovation, and diversity as key values. When we add new positions at ShipMonk, we define the role 80% and look for talented individuals who can join the team, run fast, and co-create the other 20% of their job. We need our team to get engaged from Day 1 to do the work and define the work that will make us successful in the near and long term.

## About ShipMonk

ShipMonk isn't just a 3PL; we're a growth partner for merchants. We provide cutting-edge technology and a network of owned and operated fulfillment centers that empower high-growth ecommerce and DTC brands to stress less and grow more. With over 2,500 employees across five countries, we're on a mission to revolutionize fulfillment by providing everything from the fastest click-to-delivery and real-time inventory to custom solutions—all with a merchant-first mindset.

Why ShipMonk?

We believe in building for the long term, and our success is powered by five key differentiators that help us become true partners to our merchants.

- Global Fulfillment Network: Our 12+ owned and operated fulfillment centers span the US, Canada, the U.K., and Mainland Europe. We never outsource, ensuring quality and consistency. ● Proprietary Technology: We've eliminated the need for tribal knowledge with our AI-powered platform. It provides a real-time, unified view of inventory and orders, giving our merchants the control and visibility they need to succeed. ● Unrivaled Support: We provide hands-on, "mom and pop" support with a global reach. Our dedicated teams are on-site at every fulfillment center, ready to jump into action. ● Transparent Pricing: We believe in honest, long-term partnerships. Our all- inclusive pricing means predictable costs, with no hidden fees or surprises. ● Committed to the Future: We invest over $10 million annually in research and development to ensure our technology and services continually evolve, helping merchants plant roots with a partner who is here to stay.

Our Core Values

Our values are the heart of our culture. We're looking for individuals who embody these principles every day.

- Merchant-first: We handle the logistics so our merchants can focus on what they do best—growing their business.
- People make ShipMonk: We believe in our team and invest in our people.
- Own it: We take ownership of our work, our mistakes, and our successes.
- Get sh*t done: We're a fast-paced, high-growth company that values action and results.
- Change the score: We challenge the status quo, constantly innovating and improving.

ShipMonk is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

## About ShipMonk

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ShipMonk is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider that uses proprietary technology and a global fulfillment network to help direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce brands scale operations and deliver orders with high accuracy.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funded by venture capital and private equity; also bootstrapped and profitable)
- **Headquarters**: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Jan Bednar

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Third-party logistics (3PL), ecommerce fulfillment, supply chain management
- **Target customers**: Fast-growing DTC ecommerce brands, as well as B2B and retail merchants, ranging from small startups to high-volume enterprises
- **Mission / purpose**: To help merchants “stress less and grow more” by becoming the most innovative and trusted tech fulfillment partner, working with fastest-growing brands and helping them scale through best-in-class fulfillment and software.

## Products & Services
- **Fulfillment Services**: End-to-end order fulfillment including receiving, pick/pack, kitting, inventory management, and shipping for both DTC and B2B channels. The company handles high SKU counts, complex kitting, and seasonal peaks with a claimed 99.9% accuracy.
- **Proprietary Technology Platform**: A unified dashboard providing real-time visibility into inventory, orders, and shipping across all sales channels. Includes predictive analytics to reduce carrying costs and prevent stockouts, multi-carrier rate shopping, and integrations with ERPs and ecommerce platforms (Shopify, etc.).
- **Global Logistics Network**: Owned and operated fulfillment centers strategically located in the US, Canada, and Europe, reaching 95% of the US within 2 days. Offers multi-carrier shipping, returns management, and branded tracking pages.
- **Post-Purchase Services**: Custom packing, branded tracking pages, and streamlined returns to improve the customer experience and brand loyalty.
- **Enterprise-Grade Solutions**: Dedicated team and technology for high-volume merchants, with SLAs, detailed billing, landed cost calculations, and ROI reports.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $309.9M (as of latest available data) — [LinkedIn]  
  Total Funding of $365.1M across three rounds — [LinkedIn]
- **Notable Investors/Partners**:
  - **Summit Partners** (led $290M private equity round, Dec 2020)
  - **Periphas Capital** (led $65M PE round, Jan 2021)
  - **SJF Ventures** (led $10M Series A, Oct 2018)
  - Acquired Ruby Has Fulfillment in 2022
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Employs 2,000+ team members across 11+ facilities in the US, Canada, and Europe (as stated on company website and LinkedIn profile)
  - Recognized on Inc. 5000 list for eight consecutive years; Deloitte Technology Fast 500; Entrepreneur 360 List
  - Founder Jan Bednar named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year National Winner
  - Claims 55% reduction in click-to-delivery time for clients
  - Active job postings: ~34 (as of mid-2026) — [LinkedIn]

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary Technology**: A purpose-built platform offering real-time inventory visibility, predictive analytics, and multi-carrier rate shopping that integrates seamlessly with major ecommerce and ERP systems.
- **High Accuracy & Uptime**: 99.9% order accuracy and 99.98% platform uptime, with a 4.5 rating on the Shopify App Store.
- **Global Infrastructure**: Owned and operated fulfillment centers located to reach 95% of US customers within 2 days; expanding coverage in Europe and North America.
- **Bootstrapped Profitability**: The company is financially stable and profitable, allowing long-term investment in technology and service without dependence on continuous external funding.
- **Merchant-First Support**: Dedicated account management (“mom & pop support at a global scale”) combined with enterprise-grade resources and transparent pricing.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scalability**: Continuing to expand the global fulfillment network to serve high-volume DTC brands and enterprise clients, especially through cross-border logistics in Europe and North America.
- **Data & AI Optimization**: Investing in predictive analytics, AI-driven inventory optimization, and automation to improve efficiency and reduce costs for merchants.
- **Enterprise Growth**: Strengthening the enterprise-grade offering with dedicated teams, SLAs, and deeper integrations to capture larger accounts.
- **Post-Purchase Experience**: Enhancing branded tracking, returns management, and customer communication features to help merchants differentiate on customer experience.
- **Talent & Culture**: Building a diverse, global team focused on core values of “Merchant-First,” “Own It,” “Get Sh*t Done,” and “Change the Score.”

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: ShipMonk emphasizes a collaborative, fun, and inclusive work environment with core values like “Get Sh*t Done” and “Own It.” The company celebrates achievements with onsite events, raffles, weekly awards (e.g., Thank You Thursdays), and team activities.
- **Career Development**: Promotes from within, offers advancement opportunities, and encourages employees to “stress less and grow more” in their careers.
- **Impactful Roles**: Every team member, from warehouse associates to data scientists, has a direct impact on the company’s success and the growth of ecommerce brands.
- **Work Environment**: The company operates fulfillment centers and office locations; roles range from on-site warehouse positions to remote-friendly corporate functions (e.g., data science, product management).
- **Global Team**: Over 2,000 employees across the US, Czechia, Mexico, Canada, Philippines, and more, providing a diverse and international workplace.
- **Notable Benefits**: Weekly rewards, lounge spaces, holiday celebrations, and a focus on team bonding. The careers page highlights “building connections with great colleagues” as a frequent reason employees enjoy working there.

## Sources
1. [ShipMonk Corporate Website](https://www.shipmonk.com/)
2. [ShipMonk About Us Page](https://www.shipmonk.com/resources/about-us)
3. [ShipMonk Careers Page](https://www.shipmonk.com/resources/careers)
4. [ShipMonk LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shipmonk)

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