Position Summary: The Operations Manager oversees the distribution of products in the most effective manner within quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversees receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance
• Ensures operational policies and procedures are followed in accordance with company standards.
• Identifies areas of improvement and establishes innovative or adjusts existing work procedures and practices.
• Coordinates with Marketing and Sales to support business
• Adheres to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation
• Ensures OSHA and DOT compliance for all staff and
• Responsible for inventory accuracy and the cycle
• Liaison between freight companies and
• Responsible for the execution of all personnel development and discipline programs; to include but not limited to training one on ones, year-end evaluations, progressive discipline and performance improvement plans
• Organizes and leads Safety
• Ensures all warehouse employees are forklift
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the warehouse and
• Monitors and develops the Warehouse Manager and Evening shift S
• Responsible for clear, effective communication of all
• Manages in accordance to the company's policies and
• Responsible for reporting accurate Operations metrics.
• Responsible for accurate staffing levels, payroll hours and approving the warehouse and driver teams.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Regional Director of Operations.
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.
• Able to travel as needed
• Ability to work in above average stressful environment(s)
• Ability to meet strict deadlines

Ideal Candidate will have:

• Strong working knowledge of inventory planning, forecasting techniques as well as operational systems and warehouse management
• 7 years relevant materials management & purchasing experience
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
• Leadership skills and ability to manage staff
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Current forklift certification
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• University Degree/ College Degree Preferred

This position offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits program.