Operations Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in business, industrial engineering, distribution, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in distribution or production.
• At least 5 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing other managers.
• Knowledge of industrial engineering, human resources laws and regulations, and employee relations.
• Problem-solving, business acumen, change-agent, collaboration, communication, decision-making, initiative, leadership, analysis, and results-driven skills.
• IT literacy, including Microsoft applications, Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities with a results-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of commercial and employment law applicable to the position.
• Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including regular lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant distribution to ensure products are delivered on time and cost-effectively.
• Maintain standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance, and ensure cost-effective technology is used to maximize capabilities.
• Preserve fixed assets and recommend purchases of new equipment and improvements to plant property.
• Develop, monitor, and report operating costs; alert management to cost and labor overruns; and recommend and implement solutions.
• Ensure orders are fulfilled to specifications and quality standards, and develop and enforce quality processes that meet or exceed customer standards.
• Advise supervisors on safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, and training, and ensure fair and equitable administration of company policies.
• Manage budgets and control expenses, including expense and capital budgets within Operations.
• Keep current on information and technology affecting the functional area to support innovation and compliance.
• Provide consistent site leadership for Richmond, Virginia operations as a member of the site leadership team.
• Develop department goals and lead continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Build efficiency into operations processes to drive yearly productivity improvements.
• Determine the cadence and operating rhythm for quarterly site operations reviews.
• Revise objectives and plans in response to current business conditions.
• Direct the Operations Team, setting and monitoring targets.
• Communicate effectively with Sales and other branch departments to support customer satisfaction.
• Lead operations leadership for the division and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including OSHA, DOT, and corporate safety programs.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; support employee development; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and correct employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Other available benefit programs