Operations Manager
About the role
The Operations Manager is responsible for managing, executing and optimizing Supply Chain strategies as it relates to the daily distribution and transportation activities within assigned area(s) of a market. This may include, but is not limited to, functional responsibility for one or more departments such as receiving, order fulfillment, shipping/loadout and/or transportation. This position is responsible for P&L management, staffing, and ensuring the execution and accountability of KPIs, regulations and associate safety.
Responsibilities
- Plan and Manage the efficient receipt, storage, order fulfillment and loading of inventory and/or transportation, through vigilant focus on KPI’s, Quality and Service goals; utilizing forecasting methodologies and tools.
- Plan and Manage Multi-Departmental P&L’s, with accountability for cost containment and efficiency.
- Implement Lean methodology and use the principals to lead continuous improvement with teams.
- Recruit, hire, train and develop Distribution and/or Transportation associates; ensure coverage planning for staffing requirements and resource allocations.
- Provide leadership and motivation for 20-30 direct report associates. Communicate effectively with associates and create an open communication style that fosters a collaborative work environment.
- Conduct associate performance reviews, ongoing performance discussions, and salary review recommendations.
- Monitor, observe and record productivity, quality and utilization for assigned area.
- Administer training, qualification, safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Communicate and administer policies and procedures in assigned area.
- Sustain a cohesive and effective team within his or her area of responsibility by managing and developing associates to achieve high quality and productivity in concert with the company's goals and company values.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Engineering, Distribution Management preferred.
- Three or more years of experience in a production, logistics, transportation, or business-to-business distribution facility.
- Two years of managerial or leadership development experience preferred.
- Leadership role in Distribution, Transportation, or Operations preferred.
- Black Belt certifications in 5s or Dale Carnegie courses preferred.
- Microsoft Office
- Strong communication and leadership skills, strong knowledge of warehouse and/or transportation operations and procedures, proven decision-making capabilities, ability to manage and motivate employees.
- Knowledge of Warehouse/Transportation operations, Warehouse/Transportation Management Systems, Inventory Control processes and / or logistics preferred.
- Cloud based systems and other ad hoc reporting
- Self-motivated, team player
- Able to set and manage expectations; observe and monitor work progress
- Lead through change and deliver critical coaching and feedback on associate performance
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the business
- Financial literacy - ability to forecast business and adjust to business conditions.
Qualifications
- Education & Experience
Skills
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Strong knowledge of warehouse and/or transportation operations and procedures
- Proven decision-making capabilities
- Ability to manage and motivate employees
- Knowledge of Warehouse/Transportation operations, Warehouse/Transportation Management Systems, Inventory Control processes and / or logistics
- Cloud based systems and other ad hoc reporting
- Self-motivated, team player
- Able to set and manage expectations; observe and monitor work progress
- Lead through change and deliver critical coaching and feedback on associate performance
- Financial literacy - ability to forecast business and adjust to business conditions.
Benefits
You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization!
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
The salary range for this role is $65,000-$83,000/Year, however all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, resulting in a possible adjustment to the salary range displayed. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization!
How to Apply
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Application Deadline
The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.