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Article — Patterson, California
Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 Since 2013, we've been creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. We’re now on the hunt for a talented, enthusiastic leader to lead and successfully grow the new expansion of our Patterson, California location.
As a Fulfillment Center Manager, you’ll consistently oversee the day-to-day operations of the warehouse and Drayage operations to ensure we create "Remarkable Experiences" for our customers and our warehouse team. The Operational Reality: This is our largest hub—a high-volume, 712,000 sq. ft.
facility experiencing massive expansion. To be successful, your background must mirror our specific industrial realities. We are strictly looking for leaders with proven experience in: Large Box & High SKU Complexity: Managing strict inventory control, cycle counting, and space consolidation for 3,000+ large, heavy-boxed SKUs .
Heavy Inbound Volumetrics: Orchestrating high-velocity ocean container logistics averaging 30+ trucks daily . Fleet & DOT Compliance: Managing drivers, fleet equipment, and strict DOT compliance/log oversight. High-Risk Safety: Maintaining an iron-clad safety culture in an environment dense with motorized equipment and 3rd party labor solutions.
Why We Need You: Patterson is at a turning point, moving past simple growth and into a phase of true evolution. We need a leader who sees this bigger picture. In this role, you aren’t just managing a facility; you’re overseeing the final, most important step of a customer’s journey.
For us, a delivery isn’t just a box on a truck—it’s the centerpiece of someone’s home, and we need a leader who treats it with that level of significance. As the architect of our local growth, you will balance these heavy logistics with the mentorship of a rapidly growing team, ensuring that every sofa that leaves our dock is a win for the customer. Schedule : Monday - Friday Location : 400 Park Center Drive, Patterson, California, 95363, US Building size: 712,000 SQ FT Team Size: 1 Operations Manager 3 Supervisors 22 Hourly Particles This, of course, will grow with the expansion!
Your First Step: To ensure you are set up for success, you’ll start with an immersive onboarding experience: The Article Way: You will train at one of our established Fulfillment Centers (typically for 2 weeks). This is where you’ll learn our systems, soak up our culture, and see "Remarkable Experiences" in action before leading the charge in Patterson. Scale our Largest Hub: Own the end-to-end operations for our largest fulfillment center, seamlessly integrating warehouse and drayage functions with an ownership mindset.
Architect a High-Performing Team: Lead the full talent lifecycle—recruiting, onboarding, and training—to build a world-class team from the ground up. Develop Future Leaders: Directly manage and mentor a leadership tier of 3–6 Supervisors/Managers, focusing on robust succession planning and professional growth for a total team of 40+. " Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal departments to launch new initiatives and resolve regional logistics challenges with speed and precision.
Champion Safety & Compliance: Foster a "Safety First" culture by ensuring strict adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, including vehicle and driver log oversight. Operational Stewardship: Oversee regional procurement, vendor relationships, and labor management (including payroll and overtime) to ensure fiscal responsibility. Problem Solve with Urgency: Investigate and act on safety or customer service bottlenecks to maintain the "Remarkable Experience" our customers expect.
A Decade of Scale: 10+ years of leadership in high-volume Warehousing or Logistics. You’ve successfully navigated the complexities of managing 500k+ sq. ft.
of space and teams of 30+ associates.