Operations Manager

FirstFour Staffing has partnered with a reputable distribution organization that is seeking to add an Operations Manager to their team in McCalla, Alabama. 

SUMMARY

The Operations Manager is responsible for the effective and successful management of all operational functions of the location; collaborates with senior leadership and the Strategic Operations team to implement operational procedures and guidelines for the location, overseeing the Warehouse and Delivery managers and ensuring safe and efficient operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads, manages, supports and motivates location’s Warehouse and Delivery teams through open and clear communication, and a commitment to participative management.
• Takes accountability for safety protocol, and for oversight of training and safety of Warehouse and Delivery Departments at location.
• Promotes and maintains a safe work environment at the location daily. Helps oversee safety and security of the facilities at the location.
• Works closely with Executive Team, SVPs, GMs, and Strategic Operations team to create and implement operational policies, programs, and processes for location, ensuring they are consistently administered in compliance with organizational objectives and local laws. This includes but is not limited to processes, methods, equipment, and materials.
• Oversees Warehouse Manager(s), helping to ensure that all Warehouse employees are properly trained and abide by company policies and procedures and holds employees and supervisors accountable to those standards.
• Oversees Delivery Manager(s), helping to ensure that all Delivery employees are properly trained and abide by company policies and procedures and holds employees and supervisors accountable to those standards.
• Ensures general maintenance and cleanup of the facility is performed to include the warehouse, offices, and property.
• Work with legal department, SVP, and General Manager to ensure compliance with all supplier requirements for all warehouse functions.
• Directs the daily workflow of the company’s Operations Department.
• Reports directly to the General Manager, and indirectly to the SVP, executive team, and family ownership.
• Uses strengths-based management so each person supervised comes to know his/her own strengths and weaknesses and uses strengths in day-to-day work.
• Ensures that each employee supervised has opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Provides clear expectations for each supervised staff.
• Completes coaching regularly of supervised staff and annual a performance evaluation on due date.
• Provides direct supervision to the Warehouse Managers and Delivery Managers.
• Actively participates in internal and external training opportunities.
• Exhibits enthusiasm for learning and personal growth.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in business administration, Logistics, Engineering, or another industry-related field required.
• At least 3 years of industry-related experience including three years in warehouse/operations management required.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with transportation management software. Prior use of VIP or similar software package.
• Highly organized, detail oriented.
• Access to reliable transportation. If driving an automobile while on company business, must possess a valid driver’s license in your state of residence and auto insurance. Must be able to pass a background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Work effectively with internal and external individuals, including other professionals in the community.
  • Work effectively as a member of the leadership team.
  • Effectively communicate to various internal and external audiences in both person and through various electronic media.
  • Manage time and work effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.