Operations Lead - 1st Shift
GN Group · Shakopee, MN · 6 days ago
ManufacturingFull-time
About the Role
Lead strategic project delivery for Enterprise and Gaming, managing end-to-end lifecycles including planning and delivery of Operations strategic projects. Ensure project success by documenting processes, defining deliverables, creating schedules, leading meetings, and managing budgets.
Responsibilities
- Support and manage a diverse mix of Operations projects (Supply Chain, New Channel Integration, Shipping/Distribution, Manufacturing, and Systems).
- Develop and document processes, meeting results, actions, risks, and project communications.
- Organize meetings, develop agendas, monitor and update project status.
- Document and update all Operations Processes, including OTC for Pre-Fulfillment, Fulfillment, and Materials Management.
- Provide direction and task oversight to individuals, departments, and stakeholders.
- Gather required data from end users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope on assigned projects.
- Participate in global meetings, some outside of normal work hours, with external and internal partners.
- Liaise and build strong relationships with Carriers (Inbound/Outbound).
- Troubleshoot and work with Global Trade Compliance to reduce/eliminate late shipments.
- Coordinate with Procurement to ensure delivery of required channel material on time.
- Develop and formalize processes and procedures within M&M and Fulfillment for OTC.
- Accountable for the performance of OTC launch and ongoing operations, including continuous improvement.
- Lead the Navision to D365 conversion as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), driving systems enhancements across ERP, WES, and WMS while guiding cross-functional teams through the transition.
- Project manage picking and shipping processes, such as fulfillment with M&M and Fulfillment.
Requirements
- Track record of resolving problems and complex issues.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and balance diverse work schedules, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient with oral and written communication and conducting presentations.
Qualifications
- Required Education: Associate degree and/or equivalent work experience.
- Preferred Education: Technical/bachelor’s degree.
- Preferred Experience: 3 years of proven experience in leading/supporting project management tasks, including demonstrated experience in establishing deliverables and timelines. Preferably in an operation, manufacturing, shipping, and/or distribution environment.
- Project Management Certification preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
Skills
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
- Experience with Microsoft Visio and SharePoint strongly preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems required.