Regional Distribution Center - Operations Manager

American Tire Distributors•McDonough, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

American Tire Distributors (ATD) is seeking an Operations Manager for its Regional Distribution Center (RDC). ATD is the nation's premier tire distributor with a coast-to-coast distribution network serving approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada. The Operations Manager will oversee the overall operation of the RDC, including tracking incoming containers/trailers, inventory receiving, staging, and efficient distribution of tires, wheels, and accessories. This role aims to decrease freight exposure through effective scheduling and Supply Chain communications. The Operations Manager leads Area Managers who are responsible for inventory accuracy and timely, accurate deliveries. The position also involves monitoring recruitment and onboarding, leading daily staff meetings to address issues, improve efficiencies, and ensure safety awareness, and issuing corrective action as required. A key aspect of this role is ensuring compliance with all Company guidelines, policies, and federal and state regulations, while developing and leading talent to support ATD's operating platform.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5 years of related experience
2-3 years of supervisory experience preferred
Data Collection and Analysis
Policy & Procedures
Planning & Organizing
Review and Reporting
Ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell.
Ability to occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
Ability to handle tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Collaborate with operations supervisors and administration to plan and execute warehousing activities that meet daily production goals.
Demonstrate leadership that engages and empowers associates to own their performance, grow their careers and contribute to the company mission and vision.
Design and implement work methods and procedures to increase productivity and enhance service levels for internal and external customers.
Ensure complete carrier deliveries for all Distribution Centers, maintaining inventory integrity below 2% absolute variances.
Manage the maintenance of the RDC facility, including product handling equipment and inventory warehousing control systems, to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
Lead a team of professionals, ensuring goal alignment, development, coaching, and performance tracking.
Lead Area Managers in onboarding processes, provide ongoing training, and conduct performance evaluations. Address performance concerns and implement disciplinary actions as needed, in consultation with Human Resources.
Lead daily and weekly meetings with staff to identify operational issues, improve efficiencies, and ensure clear communication of work tasks and expectations. Conduct weekly huddles to align teams and reinforce deliverables.
Manage and provide leadership to Area Managers responsible for loading/unloading trailers, organizing labor, and ensuring accurate physical inventory.
Promote a safe work environment by establishing effective training programs and enforcing safety protocols in compliance with OSHA, DOT, ADA, and Company policies. Monitor team members to ensure safe operation of equipment within the RDC.