Mid Level Optimization Manager Jobs
Mid level optimization manager jobs go to professionals ready to own campaigns or processes end to end, synthesize performance data into decisions, and guide junior teammates without close oversight. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, with 29% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like TikTok, WITHIN, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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Responsibilities
About the role
We are a fast-growing U.S.-based overseas warehousing and fulfillment provider specializing in high-volume B2C cross-border e-commerce (Amazon FBA prep, Shopify D2C, and direct-to-consumer last-mile delivery). To support our 3–5 year scaling strategy, we are seeking a highly technical and strategic leader to drive our next generation of fulfillment automation, lean process engineering, and cost-optimization initiatives. This is not a maintenance role. This is a greenfield and brownfield transformation role. You will own the roadmap from manual workflows to semi-automated/fully automated sortation, pick-pack, and value-added services (VAS). You will be expected to deliver double-digit productivity gains while reducing cost-per-order in a highly competitive cross-border logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Automation Roadmap & Capital Execution
- Design and execute a 3-year automation master plan for 200K–1M+ sq ft warehouse facilities, including ASRS, AMR/AGV, goods-to-person (G2P), robotic picking, automated packing, and high-speed sortation systems.
- Lead end-to-end capital projects: business case development, ROI modeling (payback < 2 years), vendor selection, site layout re-engineering, installation, commissioning, and hypercare.
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Partner with real-estate and operations teams to integrate automation into new site launches and existing facility retrofits.
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Process Optimization & Lean Transformation
- Map, analyze, and re-engineer all B2C fulfillment workflows: inbound receiving, putaway, inventory accuracy, wave planning, picking (piece/piece), packing, labeling, carrier sorting, and returns processing.
- Implement Lean Six Sigma / Toyota Production System methodologies to eliminate waste (muda), unevenness (mura), and overburden (muri) across labor-driven processes.
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Deploy standardized work, visual management, and error-proofing (poka-yoke) to reduce defects, mis-ships, and damage rates.
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Efficiency & Labor Productivity
- Establish a labor management system (LMS) with engineered labor standards (ELS) and performance-based incentive models.
- Drive units-per-man-hour (UPH), on-time shipment (OTS), and cost-per-order (CPO) KPIs to best-in-class 3PL benchmarks.
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Optimize wave planning and order batching algorithms to maximize pick density and minimize travel time (both manual and automated).
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Cost Optimization
- Identify and deliver $5M+ annualized cost savings through automation, packaging optimization, carrier consolidation, and waste reduction.
- Redesign slotting strategies to reduce handling touches and storage cube utilization.
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Collaborate with procurement to negotiate favorable terms with automation suppliers and MRO vendors.
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Cross-Functional & Bilingual Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary technical translator between U.S. ops teams and Chinese headquarters/engineering teams—converting operational pain points into clear technical requirements and vice versa.
- Present monthly business reviews (MBRs) and quarterly capital review decks to C-suite, articulating trade-offs between CapEx, OpEx, throughput, and service levels.
- Train and mentor operations managers, shift leads, and continuous improvement specialists on new automation systems and lean tools.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, or related field. MBA or Master’s in IE/SCM strongly preferred.
- Experience: 5 years of progressive experience in warehouse automation, process engineering, or operational excellence within high-volume B2C fulfillment (minimum 50K+ orders/day).
- Automation Track Record: Proven hands-on leadership in at least 2 major automation deployments (e.g., AMR fleets >50 units, AutoStore, shuttle systems, robotic arms, or high-speed cross-belt sorters) from conception to go-live.
- Lean/Six Sigma: Black Belt certification (or equivalent demonstrated impact) with quantifiable results (e.g., 30% productivity lift, 40% defect reduction).
- Data & Systems: Advanced proficiency in WMS (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder, or proprietary), data analytics (SQL, Power BI/Tableau), and simulation modeling (e.g., FlexSim, AnyLogic).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cross-border e-commerce (China-to-US supply chain, FBA labeling, customs compliance, multi-carrier small-parcel).
- Background in MHE (material handling equipment) controls integration or basic PLC/SCADA knowledge.
- Prior P&L responsibility or site GM experience.
- Existing network of automation vendors (Honeywell, Dematic, Knapp, Hai Robotics, Geek+, Syrius, etc.).
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Responsibilities
About the role
We are a fast-growing U.S.-based overseas warehousing and fulfillment provider specializing in high-volume B2C cross-border e-commerce (Amazon FBA prep, Shopify D2C, and direct-to-consumer last-mile delivery). To support our 3–5 year scaling strategy, we are seeking a highly technical and strategic leader to drive our next generation of fulfillment automation, lean process engineering, and cost-optimization initiatives. This is not a maintenance role. This is a greenfield and brownfield transformation role. You will own the roadmap from manual workflows to semi-automated/fully automated sortation, pick-pack, and value-added services (VAS). You will be expected to deliver double-digit productivity gains while reducing cost-per-order in a highly competitive cross-border logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Automation Roadmap & Capital Execution
- Design and execute a 3-year automation master plan for 200K–1M+ sq ft warehouse facilities, including ASRS, AMR/AGV, goods-to-person (G2P), robotic picking, automated packing, and high-speed sortation systems.
- Lead end-to-end capital projects: business case development, ROI modeling (payback < 2 years), vendor selection, site layout re-engineering, installation, commissioning, and hypercare.
-
Partner with real-estate and operations teams to integrate automation into new site launches and existing facility retrofits.
-
Process Optimization & Lean Transformation
- Map, analyze, and re-engineer all B2C fulfillment workflows: inbound receiving, putaway, inventory accuracy, wave planning, picking (piece/piece), packing, labeling, carrier sorting, and returns processing.
- Implement Lean Six Sigma / Toyota Production System methodologies to eliminate waste (muda), unevenness (mura), and overburden (muri) across labor-driven processes.
-
Deploy standardized work, visual management, and error-proofing (poka-yoke) to reduce defects, mis-ships, and damage rates.
-
Efficiency & Labor Productivity
- Establish a labor management system (LMS) with engineered labor standards (ELS) and performance-based incentive models.
- Drive units-per-man-hour (UPH), on-time shipment (OTS), and cost-per-order (CPO) KPIs to best-in-class 3PL benchmarks.
-
Optimize wave planning and order batching algorithms to maximize pick density and minimize travel time (both manual and automated).
-
Cost Optimization
- Identify and deliver $5M+ annualized cost savings through automation, packaging optimization, carrier consolidation, and waste reduction.
- Redesign slotting strategies to reduce handling touches and storage cube utilization.
-
Collaborate with procurement to negotiate favorable terms with automation suppliers and MRO vendors.
-
Cross-Functional & Bilingual Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary technical translator between U.S. ops teams and Chinese headquarters/engineering teams—converting operational pain points into clear technical requirements and vice versa.
- Present monthly business reviews (MBRs) and quarterly capital review decks to C-suite, articulating trade-offs between CapEx, OpEx, throughput, and service levels.
- Train and mentor operations managers, shift leads, and continuous improvement specialists on new automation systems and lean tools.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, or related field. MBA or Master’s in IE/SCM strongly preferred.
- Experience: 5 years of progressive experience in warehouse automation, process engineering, or operational excellence within high-volume B2C fulfillment (minimum 50K+ orders/day).
- Automation Track Record: Proven hands-on leadership in at least 2 major automation deployments (e.g., AMR fleets >50 units, AutoStore, shuttle systems, robotic arms, or high-speed cross-belt sorters) from conception to go-live.
- Lean/Six Sigma: Black Belt certification (or equivalent demonstrated impact) with quantifiable results (e.g., 30% productivity lift, 40% defect reduction).
- Data & Systems: Advanced proficiency in WMS (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder, or proprietary), data analytics (SQL, Power BI/Tableau), and simulation modeling (e.g., FlexSim, AnyLogic).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cross-border e-commerce (China-to-US supply chain, FBA labeling, customs compliance, multi-carrier small-parcel).
- Background in MHE (material handling equipment) controls integration or basic PLC/SCADA knowledge.
- Prior P&L responsibility or site GM experience.
- Existing network of automation vendors (Honeywell, Dematic, Knapp, Hai Robotics, Geek+, Syrius, etc.).
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
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Mid Level Optimization Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level optimization manager job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just execution. Highlight projects where you drove measurable results independently, owned testing roadmaps, or made data-backed decisions that changed direction. Tailor your resume to show progression within a function, not just time served. Applications that lead with specific outcomes, such as improved conversion rates or reduced cost per acquisition, stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level optimization managers?
Companies hiring mid level optimization managers right now include TikTok, WITHIN, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from growth-stage technology companies, large retailers with active digital programs, and performance marketing agencies looking for specialists who can run A/B tests and channel strategies with minimal supervision.
Are there remote mid level optimization manager jobs?
Yes, and remote availability is strong at this level. About 29% of mid level optimization manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of this work centers on analytics platforms, ad tools, and collaborative dashboards that function well outside a physical office. Fully on-site roles tend to appear more often in agencies and operations-heavy environments.
How do I move up to a mid level optimization manager role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate depth-building over your first few years. Focus on owning a testing or optimization channel from strategy through reporting, building fluency in performance analytics tools, and demonstrating that your decisions improve measurable outcomes. Taking on cross-functional projects, mentoring newer colleagues informally, and consistently connecting your work to business impact are the signals that prompt a promotion or open the door to a mid level title at a new employer.
Which industries hire the most mid level optimization managers?
Mid Level optimization manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run continuous performance marketing, e-commerce conversion programs, or operational efficiency initiatives that require someone experienced enough to own the work without heavy direction from senior leadership.