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S&S ACTIVEWEAR - Fort Worth, TX

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ABOUT US

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

Full Time, Exempt, Monday - Friday

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 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

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Must be able to wear proper safety equipment (safety toe shoes, bump caps and safety vest). PPE is company-provided with a $100 stipend on safety-toe shoes after 90 days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the responsibilities of the manager's job, is required to talk and hear. Manage associates in the warehouse. Is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers. Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling of items up to 50 lbs. Moderate hand-eye coordination, near vision, far vision and hearing is required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The job will be performed entirely in the S&S Activewear warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool. The job will be performed in a shared office. Will work around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the manager's job.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.