Operations Manager($65k-$90k/Year)-Urbandale,IA | Hiring

Opportunity in Urbandale

Fast Facts

• Salary: $65k-$90k/Year (approx. $1.5k/Week)
• Status: New Urbandale listing (actively interviewing).
• Location: Urbandale, IA
• Apply your your professional skills skills at our Urbandale location.
• Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
• Clear growth pathways at our Urbandale office.
• Company: FedEx
• Role in Urbandale: Operations Manager
• This Urbandale-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our FedEx team in Urbandale, IA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Urbandale, a key hub for the Logistics And Supply Chain industry.

About FedEx Operations

FedEx operates the most sophisticated logistics network on the planet, processing over 16 million shipments daily across ground, express, and freight divisions. Operations Managers are the leaders who drive this performance at the facility level — overseeing sort operations, managing frontline teams, and ensuring every package moves through the network safely, accurately, and on time.

Position Overview

FedEx is seeking experienced Operations Managers to lead hub and station sort operations at high-volume facilities. You will manage teams of 25–100+ package handlers and dock workers, optimize throughput and scan accuracy, and maintain strict compliance with safety and service standards. This is a salaried leadership position with direct impact on FedEx network performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, staff, and supervise daily sort operations across multiple shifts at a FedEx hub or station.
• Monitor real-time volume forecasts and adjust staffing levels to maintain on-time dispatch targets.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate frontline supervisors and hourly team members.
• Enforce OSHA and FedEx safety standards, conducting regular audits and incident investigations.
• Analyze operational KPIs including cost-per-piece, misload rate, and employee retention to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Benefits

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent operations management experience. Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in logistics, warehousing, or transportation. Strong analytical, communication, and team leadership skills required. FedEx offers competitive base salary, annual bonus potential, full benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a defined-benefit pension plan.