Operations Manager - Second Shift

Columbia Sportswear • Robards, KY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Manage the assigned production department(s) and employees. This includes scheduling to ensure adequate department coverage, monitoring workflow and adjusting as needed, while anticipating changes. Maintain and develop the training of department personnel in proper work methods and ensuring these methods are being followed. This includes recording performance and monitoring employee efficiency, department KPI’s, and labor utilization. Protect the well-being and safety of department personnel by ensuring that employees are trained in safe work practices, ensuring that these practices are followed and ensuring that equipment is in safe and working order and maintained properly. Participate in the Safety program and committee, recommending solutions for any deficiencies. Oversee the department(s) cross-training program and employee development to ensure proper coverage and bench strength, including backup of supervisor(s), coordinators, and all assigned personnel. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technical support staff, human resources, Account Operations, Control Room, Traffic, etc. to ensure smooth flow of information, product, and processes. Coordinate with other departments and managers to resolve issues, ensure all materials and/or product are available, and labor is moved as needed within the facility. Set and meet production goals as needed throughout the various seasons. Analyze problems and options regarding continuous improvement methods. Troubleshoot system problems. Participate in Continuous Improvement projects and LEAN/5-S activities to drive Cost Per Unit targets. Ensure that staff is properly trained and in complete understanding of all policies and procedures within the department(s). Ensure that a high degree of security for personnel and company assets is maintained. Maintain positive open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear management, staff, and other departments to contribute to the smooth flow of information and efficient operation of the organization. Ability to cope with a stressful work environment and cordially interact with coworkers to accomplish common tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree specializing in Business Administration, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering, OR equivalent industry experience.
• Requires at least 2-4 years’ experience in materials management and distribution.
• Above average ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Possess good negotiation, interpersonal, communication, training, and development skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Ability to plan, organize, operate independently, implement, and follow through on projects.
• Mental ability to conduct ongoing interpersonal interactions and analyze and solve problems is essential.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management systems, Labor Management systems, sortation systems and warehouse operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned production department(s) and employees.
• Schedule to ensure adequate department coverage, monitoring workflow and adjusting as needed, while anticipating changes.
• Maintain and develop the training of department personnel in proper work methods and ensuring these methods are being followed.
• Record performance and monitor employee efficiency, department KPI’s, and labor utilization.
• Protect well-being and safety of department personnel by ensuring that employees are trained in safe work practices, ensuring that these practices are followed and ensuring that equipment is in safe and working order and maintained properly.
• Participate in Safety program and committee, recommending solutions for any deficiencies.
• Oversee department(s) cross training program and employee development to ensure proper coverage and bench strength, including backup of supervisor(s), coordinators, and all assigned personnel.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including technical support staff, human resources, Account Operations, Control Room, Traffic, etc. to ensure smooth flow of information, product, and processes.
• Coordinate with other departments and managers to resolve issues, ensure all materials and/or product are available, and labor is moved as needed within the facility.
• Set and meet production goals as needed throughout the various seasons.
• Analyze problems and options regarding continuous improvement methods.
• Trouble-shoot system problems.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects and LEAN/5-S activities to drive Cost Per Unit targets.
• Ensure that staff is properly trained and in complete understanding of all policies and procedures within the department(s).
• Ensure that a high degree of security for personnel and company assets is maintained.
• Maintain positive open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear management, staff, and other departments to contribute to the smooth flow of information and efficient operation of the organization.
• Cope with a stressful work environment and cordially interact with coworkers to accomplish common tasks.

Benefits

• 401k plan plus a generous company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life Insurance
• disability
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings account
• an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services)
• EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services
• extensive wellness benefits
• employee discounts
• a generous time off program

What This Job Offers

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