Regional Operations Manager

First Supply LLC•Chicago, IL

4d•$88,000 - $177,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Operations Manager is responsible to drive revenue growth and achieve maximum profitability within assigned territory through successful leadership and execution of all branch operation strategies. Reporting to the region’s General Manager, the Regional Operations Manager manages the branch facilities, fleet, warehouse operations and other operational expenses in order to achieve operational efficiency balanced with profitability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
Minimum of 3-5 years progressive operations and management experience
Wholesale distribution experience preferred
Ability to travel regionally (25%-50%) without restriction
Proficiency with ERP systems
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strategic and tactical mindset
Self-motivated with an extremely high sense of urgency, personal energy and stamina
High level of personal integrity
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to influence, inspire and motivate others.

Nice To Haves

Wholesale distribution experience preferred

Responsibilities

Plan methods to maintain or improve operational and financial efficiencies and quality.
Prepare operational analyses for the region. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and recommend corrective actions to meet corporate and regional objectives
Maintain all facilities in a safe and productive state to ensure the health and safety of all employees and in order to achieve maximum productivity
Contribute to the creation of an annual maintenance budget for all facilities
Maintain records showing compliance with all federal, state and local safety, environmental and tax requirements
Create an action-based culture of continuous improvement and accountability
Promote consistency of operations within the organization
Collaborate with regional managers on: Physical layout of facilities, Inventory management and accuracy, Standard specifications and pricing for all delivery vehicles and warehouse equipment, Identification of underutilized or unused distribution assets (vehicles, racking or other tools and equipment).
Ensure the operations of the regions’ warehouses are in accordance with the values, principles, vision, mission and policies at First Supply LLC and meet all legal requirements
Analyze, report and explain to the region’s General Manager the efficiency and dependability of all the regions operating warehouse systems
Analyze regularly the effectiveness of operations toward achieving financial goals and take prompt corrective action as needed
Promote consistency of operations regionally and in conjunction with Company goals as a whole
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the region’s General Manager
Aide in human resource management and the development of a productive team, including but not limited to: hiring, training, professional development, and disciplinary actions.
Assure the region’s logistics are cost-effective, efficient, productive, and continuously improving: Develop and implement plans to ensure more efficient delivery schedules, Develop and distribute standard specifications and pricing for all delivery vehicles and warehouse equipment, Identify, record and re-allocate underutilized or unused distribution assets (vehicles, racking or material handling equipment, etc), Provide consultation, analysis, recommendations and assistance to facilities within the region in relation to distribution efforts, Assess cost-to-serve of delivery and third party shipping (UPS, FedEx, LTL, etc)
Expense management
Assist in developing all areas of the business. (Warehouse, Counter, Inside Sales, etc)