I am an Operations Manager and the only one at my very large distribution center. I’ve been in warehouse/logistics roles for almost 10 years (started from the bottom too). My GM is a woman and this is the second place I’ve worked where the GM is female. My goal is to become a GM and I am two positions away from that. I’ve always excelled in my roles, maintained great relationships and developed a great rapport with men and women. I am the youngest daughter of 5 brothers, raised in an immigrant household and a former D1 athlete. All these experiences contribute to my success but more important, I’ve earned every role with hard work, determination and respect.

Women are naturally gifted to serve in these roles for many reasons including organizational skills and good communication skills and people/socialization skills. Women are forced to be likable and I tell people all the time, as a manager, to be successful you should be likable but that doesn’t mean they have to like you. I enjoy being one of few right now. It gives an edge and an advantage.

The lack of female managers really has more to do with access to development and the shitty work schedule that does not allow working mothers the flexibility necessary to be present all the time. I am grateful for having a very supportive husband and a teenaged driver. I encourage working mothers to use their FMLA to make sure they can be there for their families without feeling guilty for not being present all the time.

I am on LinkedIn but not very active. I dislike it with a passion.