Assistant Operations Manager

Pero Family Farms Careers•Cheriton, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for assisting with the coordination and implementation of maintenance programs for the Truck Shop, Harvesters and Packing House. The Assistant Operations Manager will work closely with management, department heads and vendors to streamline maintenance programs and parts and supply inventories.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in facility operations, fresh produce experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of heavy equipment, production equipment, production supplies and packaging.
Proficient in computer systems, Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs or ladders throughout the workday.
Frequent movement between office areas, truck shop, packing house, storage locations, and outdoor operational areas.
Ability to inspect equipment, parts inventories, vehicles, trailers, and maintenance work areas.
Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, operating computers, mobile devices, tools, and office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communications.
Visual acuity sufficient to read computer screens, maintenance records, inventory reports, equipment documentation, and transportation-related information.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as needed for business-related travel and supply pickups.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials, parts, tools, and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work safely around moving equipment, machinery, and vehicle traffic while following all company safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

fresh produce experience preferred

Responsibilities

Review truck and trailer VIRs and prioritize work to be done.
Work with mechanic on ordering necessary parts
Complete service write ups in collaboration with Mechanic.
Coordinated putting equipment out of service with VP and Operations Manager.
Keep parts inventory up to date in TMT.
Make sure inventory of parts in shop and trailers are up to date.
Check lead times on critical parts.
Determine based on inventory which parts need to be kept on hand.
Coordinate with harvest operations needs for consumable supplies.
Verify completion of service write ups for harvesters is being completed.
Sign off on service write up.
Cross train and learn roles of Maintenance Planner, Assistant Plant Manager, Packing Line Maintenance, and Shipping.
Coordinate back hauls to Florida with VP and drivers
Use load boards to find loads that meet criteria.
Coordinate trips with drivers
Collaboration with Pero Transport Hiring New Drivers
Issues with drivers’ performance
Issues with Comdata
Roadside Service
Compliance with ELD and hours of Service
All other Duties assigned as necessary.