Sr. Operation Manager

Weber Logistics•Moreno Valley, CA

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this role will be to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the warehouse with particular emphasis on managing warehouses associates and implementing warehouse action plans and is responsible for budget development of location controllable expenses. Essential Job Functions: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Provides direct daily supervision of warehouse associates to ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse. Develops and implements shipping and receiving work schedules and assignments to ensure efficient operation. Applies sound communication and motivational techniques in supervising, coaching and disciplining employees. Directs and supervises all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion. Tours the warehouse regularly to answer questions, evaluate operations and solve problems. Makes recommendations to the Distribution Center Manager on programs to improve warehouse operations. Allocates equipment so that it is utilized in the most efficient manner. Interacts with other departmental management to achieve goals. Attends warehouse planning meetings. Ensures that all records and reports regarding warehouse activity are prepared on a timely basis and effectively maintained. Reviews operating goals and standards and monitor achievement. Supervises checking of outgoing and incoming freight for proper counts and codes. Reviews warehouse operations daily to ensure the warehouse is neat and well organized and that damage to product, equipment, and the facility is prevented. Ensure that all safety procedures and policies are followed. Operates in compliance with OSHA and other appropriate standards. Assists in conducting physical inventories and cycle counts as required. Reviews monthly P&L Reports comparing to budget information and expense trends being accountable for controllable budget variances. Maintain a system of controls designed to ensure those service levels and operational goals are met within the prescribed cost, revenue and profit parameters. Responsible for budget development of location controllable expenses. Participates in sales calls in an effort to ascertain the customer needs and requirements. Review with the Distribution Center Manager and Customer Service Director all rate proposals and monitor for areas of improvement. Review account strategies and areas for improvement with appropriate company resources. Ensures that Weber SSS (Safety, Security and Sanitation) procedures are trained on, practiced and strictly enforced. Performs incident root cause analysis and identifies corrective action as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Provide guidance to administrative subordinates
Should have superior organizational/communication skills and thorough understanding of warehouse systems
Must have knowledge of personal computers including, general office software, and/or online systems knowledge
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills required
Able to work effectively with a wide range of personnel
Good analytical skills, as well as, independent thinking/reasoning ability
Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems such as Synapse
Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business, Management or other related field is highly preferred
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a direct supervision capacity
Logistics/Transportation industry experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct daily supervision of warehouse associates to ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse.
Develops and implements shipping and receiving work schedules and assignments to ensure efficient operation.
Applies sound communication and motivational techniques in supervising, coaching and disciplining employees.
Directs and supervises all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion.
Tours the warehouse regularly to answer questions, evaluate operations and solve problems.
Makes recommendations to the Distribution Center Manager on programs to improve warehouse operations.
Allocates equipment so that it is utilized in the most efficient manner.
Interacts with other departmental management to achieve goals.
Attends warehouse planning meetings.
Ensures that all records and reports regarding warehouse activity are prepared on a timely basis and effectively maintained.
Reviews operating goals and standards and monitor achievement.
Supervises checking of outgoing and incoming freight for proper counts and codes.
Reviews warehouse operations daily to ensure the warehouse is neat and well organized and that damage to product, equipment, and the facility is prevented.
Ensure that all safety procedures and policies are followed.
Operates in compliance with OSHA and other appropriate standards.
Assists in conducting physical inventories and cycle counts as required.
Reviews monthly P&L Reports comparing to budget information and expense trends being accountable for controllable budget variances.
Maintain a system of controls designed to ensure those service levels and operational goals are met within the prescribed cost, revenue and profit parameters.
Responsible for budget development of location controllable expenses.
Participates in sales calls in an effort to ascertain the customer needs and requirements.
Reviews with the Distribution Center Manager and Customer Service Director all rate proposals and monitor for areas of improvement.
Reviews account strategies and areas for improvement with appropriate company resources.
Ensures that Weber SSS (Safety, Security and Sanitation) procedures are trained on, practiced and strictly enforced.
Performs incident root cause analysis and identifies corrective action as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.