Operations Manager

FERGUSON•Arab, AL

7d•$3,919 - $8,622•Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson Integrated Supply has a position open for an Operations Manager at our customer site located in Arab, AL. This position will support procurement and inventory management of spare parts materials at our customer location. This position would be onsite in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment and would work side by side with our customer providing procurement services and operational logistics. The Operations Manager is the point of contact for all local requests and works closely with various departments and partners through the facility to drive cost savings and implement efficiencies for plant functions. This position will support procurement of MRO materials at our customer location. This position would be onsite in a manufacturing environment and would work side by side with our customer providing procurement services and operational logistics for MRO products. The Operations Manager would be the point of contact for all local requests and would work closely with various departments and stakeholders through the facility to drive cost savings and implement efficiencies for plant functions.

Requirements

Background in purchasing/procurement.
Experience working with or purchasing cutting tools and abrasives
General knowledge of MRO products
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to effectively communicate in writing & verbally
Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to groups
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
A willingness to learn how to manage a business

Nice To Haves

Purchasing/Supply Chain Management certification preferred

Responsibilities

Leading the customer’s internal plant logistics for all MRO products with a focus on cutting tools and abrasives
Build and maintain vendor relationships as well as customer relationships
Sourcing and procurement, reporting, cost reduction, and margin improvement
Review and maintain inventory levels
Formulate and implement policies on processes to improve service, enhance the supply chain, and increase return on investment
Maintain the safety and security of the facility in accordance with OSHA standards and enforce all policies, rules, regulations and procedures set by the organization
Maintain documents according to record retention policy
Completes the analysis and identification of process gaps and continuous improvement opportunities, inspiring changes and lean improvements in operations.
Participate in leadership meetings and represent associate concerns, policies and guidelines to the management team
Represent the organization to customers, associates and leadership as needed