CPT Operations Excellence Manager Jobs
Operations Excellence Manager roles involve leading process improvement, Lean or Six Sigma initiatives, and cross-functional performance programs, all directly tied to operations management, industrial engineering, or MBA curricula. CPT authorization requires your DSO to confirm the role is an integral part of your degree program before your start date.
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Assist the Market Manager as it relates to the daily operations of a storage center within a designated territory. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, directing day-to-day supervision of a storage center and associates, assist the Market Manager in meeting customers’ expectations, and maintaining all OSHA and preventative maintenance programs for the storage center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure AM SOP compliance for SC Workers
- Dispatch & time-stamping assistance for drivers
- Print IF waybills for day/Check IF waybills for next day
- Coordinate with local & IF drivers throughout day
- Develop efficient plan to pull containers based on needs
- Convert containers for drivers
- Conduct training and provide guidance to SC workers
- Ensure staging for next day/week
- Lead missing container search and water testing activity
- Monitor Samsara Software/Video and report violations to Market Manager
- Complete any other assigned duties (backup EMT, MM, etc)
- Back up Market Manager as needed (rotate Sundays/weekends)
Weekly (Bi-weekly)
- Review and approve payroll each pay cycle due date
- Submit container repair files
- Monitor SC Worker IDP training progress/perform SC worker observations
- Coordinate DEF / Wiper fluid delivery
- Open PARs, interview, onboard & other SC recruiting / hiring activity
Monthly
- Create/Post monthly SC Worker schedule
- Ensure Associate Certification and OSHA compliance
- Maintain consistent inventory of signs, tools, latches, parts etc. and assist with order
- Visit / Inspect all WH and drop yards in the market on a monthly basis/lead warehouse and drop-yard inspection for audit compliance
- Submit KPI & EOM info to MM & corporate support
- Review prior month P&L with TM and finance lead
- Attend Safety training sessions and complete any assigned training
Quarterly
- Participate in Individual Development Planning (IDP) with MM
- Complete Individual Development Planning (IDP) with SCWs
- Lead the coordination of container auctions
- Full QTLY container reconciliation turned into TM for self-audits
- Attend EMT PODZILLA & customer damage field-repair training
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Typically reports to Market Manager.
- Job IS directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management) Storage Center Workers, Equipment Maintenance Technicians.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience Requirements
- High School diploma required; college degree preferred or a minimum of 1 year of prior management experience.
- Ability to apply and successfully attain CDL Class B License or higher.
- Must maintain a current/valid driver license from the state in which position is assigned.
- Must be able to obtain PODS forklift certification.
- Ability to obtain a valid DOT medical card.
- Mechanical ability essential to identify problems with equipment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for up to 8 hours a day; Ability to use hands and fingers to type on a keyboard and use a mouse to navigate.
- Ability to stand and walk up to 8 hours a day; Ability to stoop, bend and lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Regularly required to sit; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.
- Ability to hear and verbally communicate using a telephone handset and/or connected headset device.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Schedule is on a rotating basis with a combination of weekday and weekend work.
- Travel requirements: Within Local Territory.
- May be subject to pre-employment criminal background check and/or drug screening as well as random drug screenings in accordance with company policy.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this job.
Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
PODS Enterprises, LLC is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We will not discriminate unlawfully against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, place of birth, military service status, or other basis protected by law.
It is essential for us to work in an atmosphere of friendly cooperation; it is your responsibility to:
- Ask your direct supervisor for an explanation of anything you do not understand.
- Attend Orientation class and any required training sessions.
- Read your job description and Associate Handbook; sign the required acknowledgement documents and return to HR.
- Ask any questions about these items as well as any information given to you at meetings and through individual or group instructions, which will assist your understanding of this position.
JOB SUMMARY
Assist the Market Manager as it relates to the daily operations of a storage center within a designated territory. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, directing day-to-day supervision of a storage center and associates, assist the Market Manager in meeting customers’ expectations, and maintaining all OSHA and preventative maintenance programs for the storage center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure AM SOP compliance for SC Workers
- Dispatch & time-stamping assistance for drivers
- Print IF waybills for day/Check IF waybills for next day
- Coordinate with local & IF drivers throughout day
- Develop efficient plan to pull containers based on needs
- Convert containers for drivers
- Conduct training and provide guidance to SC workers
- Ensure staging for next day/week
- Lead missing container search and water testing activity
- Monitor Samsara Software/Video and report violations to Market Manager
- Complete any other assigned duties (backup EMT, MM, etc)
- Back up Market Manager as needed (rotate Sundays/weekends)
Weekly (Bi-weekly)
- Review and approve payroll each pay cycle due date
- Submit container repair files
- Monitor SC Worker IDP training progress/perform SC worker observations
- Coordinate DEF / Wiper fluid delivery
- Open PARs, interview, onboard & other SC recruiting / hiring activity
Monthly
- Create/Post monthly SC Worker schedule
- Ensure Associate Certification and OSHA compliance
- Maintain consistent inventory of signs, tools, latches, parts etc. and assist with order
- Visit / Inspect all WH and drop yards in the market on a monthly basis/lead warehouse and drop-yard inspection for audit compliance
- Submit KPI & EOM info to MM & corporate support
- Review prior month P&L with TM and finance lead
- Attend Safety training sessions and complete any assigned training
Quarterly
- Participate in Individual Development Planning (IDP) with MM
- Complete Individual Development Planning (IDP) with SCWs
- Lead the coordination of container auctions
- Full QTLY container reconciliation turned into TM for self-audits
- Attend EMT PODZILLA & customer damage field-repair training
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Typically reports to Market Manager.
- Job IS directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management) Storage Center Workers, Equipment Maintenance Technicians.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience Requirements
- High School diploma required; college degree preferred or a minimum of 1 year of prior management experience.
- Ability to apply and successfully attain CDL Class B License or higher.
- Must maintain a current/valid driver license from the state in which position is assigned.
- Must be able to obtain PODS forklift certification.
- Ability to obtain a valid DOT medical card.
- Mechanical ability essential to identify problems with equipment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for up to 8 hours a day; Ability to use hands and fingers to type on a keyboard and use a mouse to navigate.
- Ability to stand and walk up to 8 hours a day; Ability to stoop, bend and lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Regularly required to sit; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.
- Ability to hear and verbally communicate using a telephone handset and/or connected headset device.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Schedule is on a rotating basis with a combination of weekday and weekend work.
- Travel requirements: Within Local Territory.
- May be subject to pre-employment criminal background check and/or drug screening as well as random drug screenings in accordance with company policy.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this job.
Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
PODS Enterprises, LLC is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We will not discriminate unlawfully against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, place of birth, military service status, or other basis protected by law.
It is essential for us to work in an atmosphere of friendly cooperation; it is your responsibility to:
- Ask your direct supervisor for an explanation of anything you do not understand.
- Attend Orientation class and any required training sessions.
- Read your job description and Associate Handbook; sign the required acknowledgement documents and return to HR.
- Ask any questions about these items as well as any information given to you at meetings and through individual or group instructions, which will assist your understanding of this position.
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Get Access To All JobsOperations Excellence Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Excellence Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the position integrates directly with your enrolled coursework in operations management, supply chain, industrial engineering, or an MBA program with an operations concentration. Your DSO evaluates the job description against your curriculum, not the job title alone. Roles involving Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement projects typically satisfy the integral curriculum requirement.
Can I do full-time CPT as an Operations Excellence Manager without affecting my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT authorization of 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, which matters for F-1 students planning to pursue H-1B sponsorship post-graduation. Part-time CPT has no effect on OPT. If your program lasts multiple semesters, work with your DSO to structure CPT as part-time or limit full-time periods to preserve your future OPT option.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for my CPT approval?
Your employer must supply a written offer letter stating your job title, employment start and end dates, work location, and a description of your responsibilities. The description needs to be specific enough that your DSO can connect the duties to your coursework. Generic offer letters referencing only the job title are frequently rejected by DSO offices.
How do I find Operations Excellence Manager roles where employers are familiar with CPT?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with LCA filing history for operations roles. Employers who have previously filed LCAs for similar positions are more likely to have HR processes that accommodate F-1 work authorization timelines and understand the documentation requirements for CPT onboarding without delays.
Can I work remotely as an Operations Excellence Manager on CPT?
Remote work is permissible under CPT, but your I-20 must reflect your actual work location. If the employer is in a different state from your school, your DSO needs to authorize CPT for that physical work address. Fully remote roles where you work from your campus city should list your home address as the work site, not the employer's headquarters.
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