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Since 1986, we’ve been delivering peak performance for our customers through our Freight Brokerages, Managed Transportation, Warehousing & Fulfillment, Mills Services, and Cross-Border Logistics.\nWhat sets us apart? Our people! At TA, culture isn’t an afterthought - it’s a competitive advantage. We’re intentional about building a workplace where you’re supported, tachallenged, and equipped to grow. From day one, you’ll get the tools, training, and trust to unlock your full potential.\nWe believe when the right people live the right values, there’s no limit to what we can achieve. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to win, you’ll fit right in.\nHere’s what drives us:\nPeople First - We lead with care, connection, and respect.\nService - Our customers, carrier partners, and team members deserve nothing less than excellence.\nSafety - Built into every move we make.\nResults - High standards. Real outcomes.\nInnovation - We push boundaries and never settle.\nSound like the kind of team you want to be part of? Let’s take a closer look at the role.\n Position Summary\nThe Operations Excellence Manager (WMS / Data) leads systems, data, reporting, and technology initiatives across TA Services' warehouse operations. This role drives standardization, process improvement, automation, and technology implementation to support current business needs and future growth.\nDays and Shift Information\nFull-time, Monday through Friday.\nStandard business hours, with flexibility to support operational needs, project implementations, and site requirements.\nTravel between warehouse locations may be required.\nKey Responsibilities\nOperational Excellence & Technology Strategy: Develop and execute strategies that improve warehouse operations through WMS optimization, warehouse automation, JotForms, system enhancements, and new site implementations. Partner with Corporate IT and the PMO to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, sustainable, and aligned with business objectives.\nSystems, Data & Reporting: Standardize dashboards, reporting, data mappings, and systems across warehouse locations. Drive reporting automation, maintain comprehensive system documentation and work instructions, provide database power-user support in partnership with IT/Data, and lead JotForms planning and development.\nProject Management & Continuous Improvement: Lead cross-site technology and process improvement initiatives, including WMS configuration, new implementations, and workflow optimization. Own cost-saving initiatives at SILC and Janesville, evaluate emerging technologies, and establish project tracking and accountability measures to deliver measurable results.\nCross-Functional Collaboration & Resource Optimization: Coordinate with warehouse leadership, Corporate IT, PMO, HSE, Quality, Inventory, and other business partners to align priorities, secure appropriate reviews and approvals, and ensure consistent processes across sites. Optimize shared resources across locations and customer accounts while maintaining transparency and accountability for customer-funded resources.\nPeople Development & Cultural Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop direct and indirect team members through clear expectations, performance feedback, cross-training, and career development opportunities. Foster collaboration, adaptability, accountability, and an enterprise-wide mindset while championing the TA Way and its core values of People First, Service, Safety, Results, and Innovation.\nWork Environment\nWork is primarily performed in an office setting, with regular engagement with warehouse operations and site leadership.\nRequires collaboration with multiple warehouse locations, Corporate IT, the PMO, and other cross-functional departments.\nMay require travel to warehouse sites and occasional flexibility to support implementations, operational needs, and time-sensitive projects.\nMust be comfortable balancing multiple projects, shifting priorities, and resource constraints in a fast-paced operational environment.\n Education\nBachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.\nEquivalent relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree.\nExperience\nStrong knowledge in operational excellence, warehouse systems, data analytics, technology implementation, project management, or a related field preferred.\nExperience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), warehouse processes, systems configuration, or implementation support.\nExperience developing dashboards, reporting solutions, data structures, and automated reporting processes.\nExperience managing cross-functional projects, implementing process improvements, and driving measurable operational or cost-saving results.\nFamiliarity with database concepts, data mapping, system integrations, and collaboration with IT or data teams.\nExperience with JotForms or similar workflow and form-building platforms preferred.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and business intelligence or reporting tools. 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