Knowledge Operations Manager Jobs in Portland, ME

The Operations Manager will oversee the daily operation of the Distribution and Logistics departments within the branch. The OM ensures smooth operation of various processes including the processes of planning, implementing, and controlling the effective and efficient flow of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the overall operations of the facility including supervising team members, monitoring expenses and overseeing P&L functions.
• Create and ensure a safe workplace and promote a culture of safety for the facility
• Partner with internal leadership team (Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Logistics) to maximize profitability, efficiency and to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Lead and manage warehouse department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives
• Best use of organizational resources by defining, planning and working with the Operations Director to develop strategic and long range goals
• Establishes operational standards for cost control, safety and complete on-time delivery
• Build a strong group of employees
• Analyzes and proposes methods of sustained productivity increases
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and organized warehouse
• Ensures safe working conditions including properly training employees on proper safety
• Effectively counsel and manage employees on attendance, performance and/or misconduct
• Accountable for compliance to all federal, state, local regulatory guidelines to include OSHA Standards and DOT regulations
• Oversee the Transportation Department

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management or related field preferred but not required
• Minimum of 10+ years demonstrated Management experience in Warehouse Operations required
• Strong knowledge of logistics and operational processes
• Knowledge of local, state and federal OSHA safety and FMCR regulations
• Experience managing in a unionize work environment is a plus
• Must possess strong communications, analytical and effective decision making skills; and a strong commitment to company values
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word and Excel required, AS 400 exp. a plus
• Experience in forklift certification and inspection, hazmat certification, operating various warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.)
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment
• Open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks. 

Bunzl North America is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, NonFood Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… Your Career - - Our Future!

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.