Operations Manager

About the role

Nelsen Corporation, a family-owned business established over 70 years ago, seeks an Operations Manager to lead their Madison, WI warehouse operations. This position offers full-time opportunities, Monday through Friday, with competitive pay and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Branch Performance Oversight: Responsible for the performance of all Operationally-based Branch functions including safety, processing and shipment of all orders, operational budget, on-time shipping, quality, and facility maintenance.

• Constantly Evaluate Operations: Foster a culture of Continuous Improvement by constantly evaluating all aspects of Operations.

• Team Management: Oversee Warehouse and Production Team(s) to ensure proper procedures, order accuracy, and safety standards.

• Maintain and Monitor Staffing: Maintain and monitor staffing and scheduling levels.

• Analyze and Organize Workflow: Analyze and organize workflow for maximum efficiency.

• Provide Training and Development: Provide training and development along with clear communication of performance expectations and goals.

• Logistics and Inventory Management: Ensure proper shipping methods are used and product is quality checked, packed, and labeled appropriately. Coordinate receiving and timely storage and rotation of materials. Transport materials throughout the warehouse using hand truck, forklift, or other equipment. Oversee inventory cycle counts and resolve discrepancies. Investigate and if appropriate provide a root cause and corrective action for large inventory variances. Investigate and resolve shipping and damaged product issues. Process Orders (as needed): Use software system/pick ticket to pull items to fulfill customer’s order. Properly pack items for shipment or stage for Production assembly.

• Additional Responsibilities: Assign and inspect routine housekeeping and maintenance duties. Monitor cleanliness and working condition of all material handling equipment; ensure necessary maintenance and repairs are made. Observe operations for safety standards, immediately correcting unsafe conditions. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Excellent communicator

• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to lead a team and drive for results

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Computer literate with Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, particularly Word and Excel

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System experience

• Ability to lift, lower and slide 50 pounds

• Ability to use small hand tools

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Requirements

• 3+ years of Warehouse, Shipping and Safety experience in a leadership role

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Knowledge of a Warehouse Management System

• Experience with Production/Assembly

Benefits

Competitive pay starting at $65,000 per year, with potential for higher based on experience and skills.

Pay

$65,000-$84,500 per year; pay commensurate with experience and skills.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM, onsite at 3856 John Wall Dr., Madison, WI 53704