Operations Manager
About The Position
The Warehouse Operations Manager is responsible for the management and execution of all aspects while ensuring that value is created for our customers, associates, and Sunland. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and manage team deliverables that exceed customer, financial and leadership initiatives. Ensure through succession planning that associate bench strength and staffing levels is in place to successfully meet and exceed our operational, customer, associates and organizational long-term commitments. The position interacts with customers, vendors, and employees and reports directly to the Site Manager.
Requirements
- Managed a stand-alone distribution center with 35 full-time associates and a limited number of temps during peak season and at least two direct reports (supervisors).
- P & L responsibility, familiar with AP, invoicing, etc.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma methodology, process improvement, etc.
- Experience tracking metrics, measuring productivity, etc.
- Extensive knowledge of OSHA and ISO quality management systems
- Ability to manage a multi-shift operation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven leadership in similar operations
- Strong analytical and financial skills
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Detailed and goal oriented
- Bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain management, business or related field.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in supervision/management of a fast-paced logistics/warehousing/distribution operation.
- Hands on knowledge of WMS or other systems (Infor, Red Prairie, Manhattan, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret documents, including protocols, standard operating procedures, customer orders, and pick tickets.
- Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Nice To Haves
- Possess or have ability to become forklift certified
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage team deliverables that exceed customer, financial and leadership initiatives.
- Ensure through succession planning that associate bench strength and staffing levels is in place to successfully meet and exceed our operational, customer, associates and organizational long-term commitments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
