Operations Manager

FERGUSON • Grimes, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson is hiring an Operations Manager to lead business operations in our 524 location! This role provides leadership for our customer-facing associates and branch functions. Ferguson is a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across a variety of industries. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Requirements

• 2+ years management / leadership experience coupled with handling inventory / operational tasks preferred.
• Ability to adapt and change processes to keep pace with the evolving business requirements
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills to optimally respond to urgent situations
• Must be process oriented with good judgment and decision-making abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to lead a team
• A confirmed understanding of OSHA and DOT regulations
• Strong technical skills included but not limited to Microsoft O365 applications
• Ability to handle stress
• Team player with good attitude
• Understands importance of customer service
• Willingness to help in other areas, besides operations, when needed

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, equivalent experience will be considered
• 1 - 3 years sales experience is preferred
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience is recommended

Responsibilities

• Champion the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of organizational management protocols, practices, and tools
• Drive safety, quality and profitability to meet or exceed company objectives
• Act as a strategic partner on the leadership team and liaison among different departments to improve operation results
• Ensure warehouse operation is led with efficiency and success
• Handle inventory control in our warehouse
• Interact with vendors to coordinate inventory returns

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match
• mental health coverage
• gender affirming and family building benefits
• paid parental leave
• associate discounts
• community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree