Operations Manager (Distribution)

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary function of this position is to coordinate warehouse employees, administer policies and procedures as they relate to shipping and receiving inventory, in a safe warehouse setting and to assist in loading trucks.  The Operations Manager position supports purchasing and sales in the following areas:  organizing stock in a way that maximizes space and picking orders in an accurate & timely manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise a crew of 6-10 warehouse employees
• Selects, develops and motivates assigned warehouse personnel
• Motivate and encourage teamwork to ensure set productivity targets are met
• Conduct a daily safety walk-through to ensure that the warehouse is organized, clean, and safe at all times
• Responsible for enforcing company policies of conduct and safety, and initiates disciplinary action as needed
• Conduct monthly safety meetings and quarterly driver safety meetings
• Responsible for inventory accuracy. Conduct daily cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory counts and percentages
• Identifies the causes of product losses and takes corrective action
• Implement and maintain bin location system to aid in storage and picking of goods
• Assist warehouse employees in loading and unloading trucks. This may include staging trucks to be loaded at night
• Controls costs through productivity of personnel, efficient utilization of storage space and proper protection of stored materials
• Properly utilizes docks, warehouse layout and route truck loading patterns to minimize loading time
• Maintains the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and equipment to ensure they are running properly and up to safety standards of OSHA and the Federal DOT
• Manage PeopleNet computer system in company trucks to monitor driver’s hours of service and on-duty time, ensuring that drivers are in compliance with Federal DOT regulations
• Strategic planning of material transportation requirements – organize delivery routes and determine proper placement of resources that will result in the most efficient delivery of products to customer while maintaining profitability and monitor shipping to ensure products are delivered accurately and on time
• Other responsibilities as assigned

TECHNOLOGY

• Electronic Email Software
• Office Suite Technology
• CRM
• Bar code scanner
• TMS

TOOLS

• Bar Code reader equipment
• Forklift
• Clamp Truck
• CDL Class A Truck
• Hand Truck
• Pallet Jack

SKILLS

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

WORK ACTIVITIES

• Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.

• Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Prefer 2 years prior experience in a supervisory position
• Minimum of 3 years of forklift experience

• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

• Ability to pass drug test and background verifications
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship for any length of time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobs.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finder, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds, as needed.
• Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.