Do you have a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity? Are you decisive and safety conscious? Do you have the initiative to implement process improvements and ensure the business is running efficiently? If so, then we’dlike you to join our dedicated team as an Operations Manager. About the Role: You will: Ensure that all business operations are being conducted in the most efficient, effective, and profitable manner. Analyze and manage the processes used in all aspects of the Profit Center’s business, solve problems as they arise, and continually investigate the possibility of productivity improvements. Supervise, schedule, and train co-workers to ensure efficient, effective, and profitable operation of all job functions. Assist with recruiting, developing, training, coaching, and managing the Profit Center team. Analyze sales and inventory performance reports and implement appropriate strategies to increase sales, improve operating efficiencies, manage assets, and increase ROI and profit sharing. Review daily sales and inventory reports and address issues immediately. Evaluate inventory management reports regularly to ensure an accurate and efficient annual Physical Inventory. Resolve all customer, vendor, and carrier complaints and disputes quickly and effectively. Maintain and insist upon a safe working environment in compliance with the company’s Safety Standards, OSHA, and any other applicable regulations. Safeguard and maintain all Profit Center assets – buildings, fleet, equipment, inventory, and receivables. About You: College degree or equivalent industry experience Minimum 2 years wholesale distribution experience Minimum 1 years management experience, supervising co-workers preferred Experience using Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email, to maintain customer and vendor contact files, appointments and to analyze performance data Product knowledge related to the specific Profit Center market preferred Ability to operate forklift and other material handling equipment in use at the Profit Center A proper and valid driver’s license for the vehicle(s) being driven A driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with Company policy Our ideal candidate will also: Create and nurture a positive team environment, training and inspiring all co-workers to do their best work to achieve the highest levels of customer and employee satisfaction. Be able to build and maintain influential relationships with customers and vendors. Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity. Be able to interpret performance report data to determine effectiveness of business operations; takes appropriate action to adjust processes to maximize profitability. Have comprehensive knowledge of and able to apply and enforce OSHA, DOT and other material handling and facility safety regulations. Be able to learn and operate the computer related systems used for business operations. Be able to quickly develop comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center. Be able to safely operate a forklift and all material handling equipment in use at the Profit Center.