What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager – Manufacturing/Warehouse position at Focus?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support business plan goals; develop and monitor tasks to ensure goals are achieved.
- Ensure appropriate manpower planning and budgeting for efficient operations are in place and required resources are available to meet customer and corporate requirements.
- Provide leadership and guidance to all members of the department.
- Solve problems and resolve issues and concerns that impact operational performance (quality, safety, finance, associate relations).
- Maintain inventory accuracy.
- Manage departmental new model activities.
- Maintain all regulatory and compliance requirements of the department
- Ensure consistent and professional communication with our customers and associates at all times.
- Manage projects and provide guidance when needed.
- Develop Supervisors, section leaders and associates.
- Monitor safety results and report as needed; assist in the development of safety related countermeasures.
- Anticipate potential problems and apply solutions and preventative measures
- Act as a role model for all associates in all aspects of the job (safety, production, quality, attendance, housekeeping, etc.)
- Achieve daily production targets.
- Continuously improve overall department content and activities.
- Ensure that all daily and monthly reports are completed on time.
- Communicate effectively to peers and Assistant Manager.
- Computer skills.
- Excellent attendance
- Be actively supportive of the Associate Training Program and NC Circle Program
PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS
- Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
- Communicate and enforce safety policies
- Participate in and administer disciplinary actions.
- Interview with candidates.
- Support and direct daily company production and projects.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Post-high school education (2- or 4-year degrees in Operations Management, Business or related field) or equivalent experience desired.
- 5 years' experience in a warehouse management environment or other management areas.
- Proven experience leading and motivating teams in manufacturing or warehouse environments.
- Able to interact professionally within the company with our customers and associates.
- Able to lead project teams and present information to management
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Must be able and willing to work any shift, hours, Holidays, weekends or overtime as needed.