Operations Team Lead Jobs
Operations Team Lead jobs are open across manufacturing, logistics, retail, healthcare, and e-commerce, at every level from shift supervisor to senior ops leader, with specializations in warehouse operations, supply chain coordination, and process improvement. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
Find Operations Team Lead JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 532+ Operations Team Lead jobs
Job Profile Summary
To direct and promote continuous improvement and best practices in all aspects of Warehouse Operations, and assist the Warehouse Supervisor and Manager. Support Air & Ocean Container Freight Station (CFS), Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Distribution and all Interdepartmental Warehouse Operations. This is achieved through meeting internal company Key Performance Indexes (KPIs), exceeding customer's service expectations, all the while operating in a safe and company compliant manner. Responsible for assisting in training, counseling, and coaching of both new and existing associates within their areas. Ensure that all associates understand their job responsibilities, are kept busy and maintain a safe and clean work environment. Responsible for maintaining daily through puts and cost within their area.
Responsibilities:
- Implements special projects for customers by: organizing and leading full time/part-time/temporary labor; physically setting up the flow of the project and following through entire project to ensure customer expectations are met.
- Assists with the safety and security of the warehouse inventory and safety of associates by complying with all related government regulations including: OSHA, state and local fire department, US DOT, hazardous materials, Customs Border Patrol and Homeland Security regulations.
- Assists the supervisor-manager-distribution in supervising the warehousing, distribution and customer service personnel.
- Provides direction and guidance to team members by answering questions on any specific work-related issue(s) or problem(s).
- Makes professional recommendations to management regarding continuous constructive work-related activities that would further enhance or improve workflow production and results.
- Understands implementation of FedEx Trade Networks standard operating procedures (SOP), working with associates to insure that these standards are being maintained throughout the department/facility.
- Reviews incoming/outgoing documentation from internal and external associates to ensure accuracy prior to distribution to related parties.
- Develops/reviews rates for distribution activities.
- Communicates serious client problems, freight movement delays or misroutes to the management team immediately upon awareness.
- Liaison to Supervisor or Manager.
- Special Project "Lead".
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED.
- Four (4) years International Freight Forwarding Warehouse Operations experience.
- Thorough knowledge of government regulations w/respect to: OSHA, state & local fire dept, US DOT, hazardous materials, Customs Border Patrol & Homeland Security regulations.
- Ability to operate computers, forklift, order picker, reach truck & pallet jack equipment related to our specific facilities.
- One (1) year in a position of support &/or assistance in a team or individual environment.
- Proven leadership skills in which this position will oversee team members.
- Ability to lift thirty (30) lbs regularly & more w/appropriate assistance.
- Strong communication, multitasking, & organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain strong working relationships w/both internal & external customers.
- Ability to train & motivate team members in order to ensure a high optimum flow of work productivity.
- Solid written & oral communication skills w/the ability to effectively present info.
- Ability to promote all company svcs/initiatives & coordinates sales leads.
- Assist & may assume responsibility in the absence of supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.
Pay: $19.10 - $36.32 per Hour. The typical starting pay will be around $27/hr.
Additional Details: The shift for this position is Tuesday – Saturday 3PM to 11PM.
FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. We’re glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Logistics, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!
FedEx Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency
FedEx Logistics will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FAIR Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHOO) for the City of Los Angeles (LAMC 189.00)
FedEx Logistics will not rely on the wage history of a prospective employee from any current or former employer when determining the wages for such individual at any stage in the employment process, including in the negotiation or drafting of any employment contract in accordance with Philadelphia Ordinance No. 160840.
Job Profile Summary
To direct and promote continuous improvement and best practices in all aspects of Warehouse Operations, and assist the Warehouse Supervisor and Manager. Support Air & Ocean Container Freight Station (CFS), Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Distribution and all Interdepartmental Warehouse Operations. This is achieved through meeting internal company Key Performance Indexes (KPIs), exceeding customer's service expectations, all the while operating in a safe and company compliant manner. Responsible for assisting in training, counseling, and coaching of both new and existing associates within their areas. Ensure that all associates understand their job responsibilities, are kept busy and maintain a safe and clean work environment. Responsible for maintaining daily through puts and cost within their area.
Responsibilities:
- Implements special projects for customers by: organizing and leading full time/part-time/temporary labor; physically setting up the flow of the project and following through entire project to ensure customer expectations are met.
- Assists with the safety and security of the warehouse inventory and safety of associates by complying with all related government regulations including: OSHA, state and local fire department, US DOT, hazardous materials, Customs Border Patrol and Homeland Security regulations.
- Assists the supervisor-manager-distribution in supervising the warehousing, distribution and customer service personnel.
- Provides direction and guidance to team members by answering questions on any specific work-related issue(s) or problem(s).
- Makes professional recommendations to management regarding continuous constructive work-related activities that would further enhance or improve workflow production and results.
- Understands implementation of FedEx Trade Networks standard operating procedures (SOP), working with associates to insure that these standards are being maintained throughout the department/facility.
- Reviews incoming/outgoing documentation from internal and external associates to ensure accuracy prior to distribution to related parties.
- Develops/reviews rates for distribution activities.
- Communicates serious client problems, freight movement delays or misroutes to the management team immediately upon awareness.
- Liaison to Supervisor or Manager.
- Special Project "Lead".
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED.
- Four (4) years International Freight Forwarding Warehouse Operations experience.
- Thorough knowledge of government regulations w/respect to: OSHA, state & local fire dept, US DOT, hazardous materials, Customs Border Patrol & Homeland Security regulations.
- Ability to operate computers, forklift, order picker, reach truck & pallet jack equipment related to our specific facilities.
- One (1) year in a position of support &/or assistance in a team or individual environment.
- Proven leadership skills in which this position will oversee team members.
- Ability to lift thirty (30) lbs regularly & more w/appropriate assistance.
- Strong communication, multitasking, & organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain strong working relationships w/both internal & external customers.
- Ability to train & motivate team members in order to ensure a high optimum flow of work productivity.
- Solid written & oral communication skills w/the ability to effectively present info.
- Ability to promote all company svcs/initiatives & coordinates sales leads.
- Assist & may assume responsibility in the absence of supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.
Pay: $19.10 - $36.32 per Hour. The typical starting pay will be around $27/hr.
Additional Details: The shift for this position is Tuesday – Saturday 3PM to 11PM.
FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. We’re glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Logistics, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!
FedEx Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency
FedEx Logistics will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FAIR Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHOO) for the City of Los Angeles (LAMC 189.00)
FedEx Logistics will not rely on the wage history of a prospective employee from any current or former employer when determining the wages for such individual at any stage in the employment process, including in the negotiation or drafting of any employment contract in accordance with Philadelphia Ordinance No. 160840.
See All 532+ Operations Team Lead Jobs
Jump back to the full list of openings and apply to any operations team lead role that fits.
Find Operations Team Lead JobsOperations Team Lead Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- American Eagle Outfitters88
- Target21
- PepsiCo11
- Ryder System11
- Trane Technologies11
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail156
- Manufacturing90
- Automotive43
- Food & Beverage32
- Electronics & Hardware26
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations team lead jobs.
- 2-5 years of experience in operations, logistics, or a related field
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team of frontline workers
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems or ERP software
- Strong knowledge of safety protocols and OSHA compliance standards
- Experience with scheduling, workforce planning, and performance tracking
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related discipline
Tips for Your Operations Team Lead Job Search
Quantify throughput and efficiency on your resume
Operations team lead resumes stand out when they show measurable impact: units processed per shift, error rates reduced, or team headcount managed. Recruiters in ops roles scan for numbers first, so lead every bullet with the outcome you drove.
Tailor your resume to the environment type
A warehouse ops lead role and a retail ops lead role use the same title but expect different backgrounds. Match your resume language to the setting: use fulfillment and throughput language for distribution, and labor scheduling and shrink reduction language for retail.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operations team lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by shift type before applying
Many operations team lead postings specify day, swing, or overnight shifts early in the description. Applying only to shifts you can commit to saves time and signals to hiring managers that you read the posting carefully, which matters in high-volume ops hiring.
Prepare a specific scenario for your case study round
Operations team lead interviews frequently include a scenario question about managing a staffing shortage or a process breakdown mid-shift. Prepare one real example with a clear problem, the action you took, and the outcome. Generic answers rarely advance past the first round.
Negotiate shift differentials alongside base pay
When you receive an offer for a role with evening or weekend shifts, ask about shift differential pay explicitly, since it often is not listed in the posting. This is standard in ops hiring and expected by most employers, so raising it does not hurt your candidacy.
Operations Team Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operations team leads?
The companies hiring the most operations team leads right now include American Eagle Outfitters, Target, and PepsiCo, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Indiana, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in companies with large distribution networks, high-volume retail footprints, or growing fulfillment operations.
How many operations team lead jobs are remote?
About 3% of operations team lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most ops roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are operations coordination, vendor management, and process improvement roles where the work is analytical rather than floor-based.
How do you become an operations team lead?
Start by building experience as a frontline worker or coordinator in a warehouse, retail, or logistics environment so you understand the day-to-day workflows you will eventually manage. Move into a shift lead or assistant lead role to demonstrate you can direct a small team. Develop skills in scheduling, performance tracking, and safety compliance, and get comfortable with whatever WMS or ERP tools your industry uses.
Can you get hired as an operations team lead with little experience?
Yes, some employers will promote strong individual contributors into a team lead role without prior management experience, particularly in retail and warehousing where internal promotion is common. Your best approach is to document any informal leadership you have done, such as training new hires, covering for a supervisor, or leading a process change, and frame those examples clearly in your resume and interview.
What does the operations team lead interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds, starting with a phone or video screen focused on your background and availability. The second round is usually an in-person or panel interview with scenario-based questions about managing team conflict, handling a production shortfall, or enforcing safety standards under pressure. Some employers add a facility tour or a structured exercise where you walk through how you would handle a specific operational problem.
Where can I find and apply to operations team lead jobs?
You can find and apply to operations team lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and preferred environment, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
See All 532+ Operations Team Lead Jobs
Jump back to the full list of openings and apply to any operations team lead role that fits.
Find Operations Team Lead Jobs