Operations Manager

S&S Activewear LLC•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

S&S Activewear is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the operations of our Fort Worth distribution center. The ideal candidate will be is responsible for contributing to the development and tactical execution of Distribution Center (DC) strategic building objectives. This role will drive all aspects of processes and operations to include, but not limited to planning, organizing, and overseeing the receiving, inventory, and shipping functions to ensure a smooth and consistent operation while effectively satisfying customer needs. The Operations Manager plans and directs DC activity to attain business objectives through effective leadership, cost reduction, productivity improvement, risk mitigation, and strategic compliance. All S&S Activewear employees must adhere and enforce the guidelines presented in the S&S Activewear Employee Handbook.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
10 or more years’ experience in the management of a face-paced Distribution Center operating environment, preferably same day fulfillment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Strong interpersonal leadership and team-building skills
Excellent comprehension, communication, and analytical skills necessary
Knowledge of warehouse and material handling equipment essential
Strong skills in planning, organizing and controlling
Strong knowledge and proven track record of receiving, warehousing, inventory control and shipping practices
Familiarity with and/or exposure to various distribution-related technology and automation, including but not limited to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Radio-Frequency (RF), and other computer-based systems
Comfortable working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic E-mail packages/utilities
Strong understanding of the importance of safety in the warehouse and ability to implement safety rules and procedures
Experience maintaining a cooperative environment
Strong customer service orientation and philosophy
Strong analytical and mathematical skills

Responsibilities

Promote, develop, and maintain a work environment that promotes employee inclusion, recognition and effective communication.
Maintain effective, positive employee relations in the facility, in order to enable S&S Activewear to attract, retain, and motivate highly qualified employees.
Interpret company strategy and translate those thoughts into the tactical plans and actions necessary for the Distribution Center to appropriately execute and support those strategies.
Assign projects within the scope of responsibility.
Hire, train, appraise and coach management-level team members.
Develop the facility's operating strategies, to manage future growth, improve quality and reduce operating cost
Provide and promote a safe work environment.
Ensure compliance of all company policies, including but not limited to, all Federal, State and local OSHA regulations.
Direct major facility changes upon approval from corporate office.
Maintain an effective system of communicating relevant information to and from the corporate office.
Direct and develop the local professional management/leadership team.
Setting, implementing, and maintaining local-based standards and measurement tools and processes
Implementing new technologies and systems as required
Ensuring high-demand, wholesale customer's expectations are met or exceeded consistently by Distribution Center
Participate in various cross-functional and/or cross-facility process improvement initiatives.
Maintain facility equipment including upkeep and repairs.
Communicate with other departments in order to resolve issues
Enforce company rules and policies
Encourage teamwork, discipline and strong work ethic
Drive SOP compliance across warehouse functions
Serve as a member of the Distribution team providing assistance as needed.