General Operations Manager

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. • Industry, CA

47d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing overall leadership, management, and strategic direction to maintain inventory accuracy, and setting daily production schedules for all distribution and transportation operations. The General Operations Manager position is located in City of Industry, CA. You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will.... Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic distribution environment Make people-centered decisions and take action with empathy and care Stay ahead of a 20% year-over-year growth rate Demonstrate a strong commitment to both internal and external customers Ensure consistency and reliability in distribution processes Communicate effectively and build strong interpersonal relationships across all levels of the organization, with excellent leadership and consensus-building skills Drive continuous improvement in productivity, cost control, service, inventory accuracy, housekeeping, and safety Achieve efficiency and production objectives while maintaining quality standards Motivate your team to collaborate and perform at their best Develop, monitor, and achieve financial plans and budgets Manage projects within tight timeframes and budget constraints Operate in a way that maximizes productivity and supports corporate profitability Develop and maintain systems, processes, and procedures to ensure inventory accuracy Leverage your proficiency in WMS systems to enhance inventory control and accuracy

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or related area
• At least 6-8 years management experience (10-12 in lieu of degree) with a progressive track record of increasing responsibility in distribution, logistics or manufacturing environment
• Experience managing a large exempt workforce required
• Proven proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Projects, etc.)
• Exceptional ability to deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations to all levels
• Able to bend, reach, squat, climb stairs/ladders, stand, and walk
• Able to move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field
• Previous Supply Chain Logistics, Transportation, or Engineering experience
• Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing expertise
• A wide range of logistics experience which may include start-ups, business turnarounds, expansion, new technologies, and equipment additions
• Change management including products and process
• Experience with the implementation and execution of final mile home delivery solutions. Specifically, the preparation and delivery of high-quality furniture to a customer's home and/or to retail locations.
• Ability to manipulate large quantities of data to drive business decisions is a must - an expert in Microsoft Excel essential

Responsibilities

• Providing overall leadership
• Management
• Strategic direction to maintain inventory accuracy
• Setting daily production schedules for all distribution and transportation operations

Benefits

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees