Area Operations Manager (Sumner, WA)

Scholastic • Seattle, WA

2d • $104,000 - $115,000

About The Position

SUMMARY Direct responsibility to plan, schedule, direct and execute the day-to-day operational activities of small and medium-sized distribution centers in the Book Fair Organization. Evaluate and assess operations of Branch to ensure adherence to company standards and policies, and optimal performance, by performing the following duties. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Management In conjunction with Operations VP of Operations Management, plan and prepare annual budget for Branch unit. Achieve financial results and manage business-operating costs effectively. Responsible for achieving Branch budgeted goals, including direct operating costs, revenue per fair through quality production and timely service to customers, and overall branch profitability. Operations Management Implement operational efficiency improvements and utilize capacity planning and operational metrics to achieve branch’s financial results. Ensure the branch operates in an efficient manner by utilizing effective methods of packing, set-up, delivery, pick-up of book fairs; utilize capacity planning and staffing methods to assure optimum productivity. Oversee the production management system, including utilization of the system, to ensure that production plans are generated, implemented, and completed on a daily basis Monitor, evaluate, and manage inventory utilization and inventory control procedures/processes to achieve company objectives. Ensure monthly Safety Meetings are conducted with full attendance and appropriate agenda and record-keeping. Oversee the completion of all required insurance forms in compliance with worker’s compensation and personal property loss in a timely and efficient manner and distribute to appropriate parties as required. Maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment while focusing on minimizing work-related injuries and conducting injury investigations/reviews, complying with OSHA guidelines, and Company directives. Leadership Direct hiring, training, developing and evaluating of warehouse personnel and supervisory staff. Effective in collaborating and communicating between Operations and Sales teams to enhance overall business performance. Assure all assets are secured and handled appropriately to minimize product damage and property loss. Execute Company policies, procedures, and programs in a professional, effective, and timely manner. Provide superior, responsive customer service while maintaining cost controls. Plan and conduct regular warehouse staff meetings to inform, educate, and recognize employees, as well as to provide a forum for exchange of ideas. In partnership with Human Resources is responsible for the recruiting, interviewing, selecting, training/development, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating employees in the Branch in a fair, timely and objective manner. Responsible for documentation of disciplinary issues as they relate to performance behavior. Maintain business confidentiality relative to personnel, pricing, promotion, customer lists, and methods of distribution. Perform all tasks and projects as directed by VP of Operations Branch Management.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Management, Business, Transportation, or Operations related curriculum preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven front-line management experience in operations for a manufacturing or distribution company.
• Demonstrated capability to manage a high quality, efficient and cost-effective operations a must.
• Inventory control experience with hands-on management of warehouse products, supplies and goods.

Nice To Haves

• Facilities management experience preferred.
• Inventory management experience preferred.
• Fleet/Logistics management a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare annual budget for Branch unit.
• Achieve financial results and manage business-operating costs effectively.
• Achieving Branch budgeted goals
• Implement operational efficiency improvements
• Utilize capacity planning and operational metrics
• Oversee the production management system
• Monitor, evaluate, and manage inventory utilization and inventory control procedures/processes
• Ensure monthly Safety Meetings are conducted
• Oversee the completion of all required insurance forms
• Maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment
• Direct hiring, training, developing and evaluating of warehouse personnel and supervisory staff.
• Collaborating and communicating between Operations and Sales teams
• Assure all assets are secured and handled appropriately
• Execute Company policies, procedures, and programs
• Provide superior, responsive customer service
• Plan and conduct regular warehouse staff meetings
• Responsible for the recruiting, interviewing, selecting, training/development, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating employees
• Responsible for documentation of disciplinary issues
• Maintain business confidentiality
• Perform all tasks and projects as directed by VP of Operations Branch Management.

Benefits

• At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees