Senior Manager of Fulfillment Operations

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L.L.Bean is seeking a skilled Senior Manager of Fulfillment Operations to lead high‑volume distribution activities and ensure exceptional performance across Safety, Service, Quality, and Cost. In this role, you will oversee assigned end‑to‑end fulfillment processes, guide a team of leaders, and drive continuous improvement to support business growth and peak‑season demands.

You’ll partner closely with cross‑functional teams to execute staffing strategies, optimize workflow, and ensure accurate, timely movement of goods from receipt to customer delivery. We’re looking for a strong operator and people leader with in depth operations experience who excels at building teams, improving processes, and translating strategy into action.

This position is a Hybrid position located in Freeport, Maine at our Order Fulfillment Center.

The Senior Manager of Fulfillment Operations provides strategic oversight and full accountability for facility operations, end‑to‑end processes, and workforce performance across the Fulfillment organization. This role leads a management team dedicated to operational excellence and drives continuous improvement initiatives that optimize Safety, Service, Quality, and Cost.

The position partners closely with the Fulfillment Workforce Management organization to ensure annual business objectives, staffing strategies, and volume‑based operational plans are successfully executed. It also collaborates with key cross‑functional partners across the enterprise to develop, align, and deliver tactical and strategic plans that support corporate initiatives and functional priorities.

Reporting to the Director of Fulfillment and serving as a key member of the

Fulfillment Senior Leadership Team, this role requires deep operational expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to build, develop, and lead high‑performing teams. The Senior Manager is expected to translate strategy into action, cultivate a culture of excellence, and drive organizational performance to meet both current and future business needs.

Responsibilities

• Operational & Organizational Leadership

  • Provide strategic oversight across multiple fulfillment and distribution areas, potentially spanning multiple locations, shifts, and weekend operations.

  • Lead through subordinate leaders, ensuring alignment, accountability, and strong execution across all teams.

  • Make or approve employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, transfers, and separations, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.

  • Establish clear performance expectations, monitor workload distribution, and ensure balanced, efficient staffing across functions.

  • Ensure all supervisors consistently maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, ergonomic guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

  • Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of operational records, workforce documentation, and performance data.

• Strategic Workforce Planning

  • Develop year‑round and seasonal staffing strategies to effectively manage fluctuating business volumes, including hiring, scheduling, work balancing, and offboarding plans.

  • Guide leaders in building deep succession pipelines and strengthening technical and leadership capabilities within the fulfillment organization.

  • Ensure operational teams are prepared for peak periods through coordinated forecasting, resource allocation, cross‑training, and communication.

• Fulfillment & Distribution Execution

  • Ensure vendor receipts and customer orders are processed and delivered with high accuracy, operational efficiency, and quality service.

  • Maintain strong customer/supplier alignment within the Distribution Center, ensuring workflow activities support timely and accurate receipt, processing, and shipment.

  • Oversee the implementation of new or enhanced services, systems, and programs that improve fulfillment performance and customer outcomes.

  • Strengthen partnerships with key internal teams—Product Quality, Inventory, Facilities Management, Customer Satisfaction, Direct Marketing, Retail, Human Resources, Security, and others—to support seamless end‑to‑end operational flow.

• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence<