Operations Manager

Veritiv Corporation • Plainfield, IN

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About The Position

Our Operations Manager will be responsible for supervising a team of employees who use machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, inventory control and other steps along a production line.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of related job experience.
• 5-10 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• A thorough understanding of distribution management (customer service, sales, purchasing, warehouse, credit, information systems, and logistics) that is preferably from a large, national, or decentralized organization.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of the distribution business.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate work activities of warehouse functions (directly and through supervisors), including receiving, picking, shipping, delivery, security and inventory control.
• Develop and implement specific objectives and performance measures for each functional area and individual to improve performance.
• Interpret, understand, and act on individual and collective performance and quality data.
• Lead selection and hiring of new warehouse and delivery employees and supervisors; evaluate employee performance and develop and implement action plans for improving employees’ performance.
• Ensure that all warehouse and delivery employees receive proper training and skills development.
• Maintain and control the physical condition of the warehouse and delivery equipment, supplies, security, facilities, grounds, etc.
• Manage and control warehouse and delivery expenses and capital.
• Maintain a culture of safety that follows the organization's Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) policies to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to oneself and others in the workplace.
• Instruct the team in safe working methods and escalate serious issues as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager