10+ years of experience managing an Operations Department
Experience with 20k+ SKUs preferred
Distribution experience in prior roles
Prior experience leading a team of 20 or more employees mandatory
Advanced knowledge in Excel
Superb leadership and communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and delegate daily activities
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Responsibilities
Maintain a staff of cross-trained and effective DC Operation Team Members
Manage all distribution operational areas including inbound, outbound, packaging, and inventory control
Lead quality control efforts
Establish departmental priorities, staffing plans, and performance expectations
Exercise independent judgment in resolving operational and customer-service issues
Develop staffing plans based on order volume and business growth
Monitor overtime, attendance, and departmental operating expenses
Build leadership depth through coaching and employee development
Maintain a safe and compliant work environment
Conduct annual performance reviews with each team member
Improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Facilitate training opportunities for the entire DC Operations Team
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
401(k), health, dental, and life insurance
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
A 60-year history of steady growth as a privately held, Dallas-based company
Friendly and comfortable work environment
Security of working for an essential business that is debt-free
Full Job Description
Distribution Operations Manager
Do you want to be part of an organization in growth mode? Are you someone who values working for a debt-free company committed to constant improvement? We are seeking a passionate and experienced Operations Manager to lead our Distribution Team.
**This is an onsite role in Farmers Branch, TX Monday - Friday from 7am - 4pm**
The ideal candidate has a can-do attitude, high integrity, and a growth mindset. This person should be a skilled professional who is comfortable working on the floor of a Distribution Center, able to lead a team, and analyze data to make decisions. We're looking for a leader who can work effectively with various levels of the organization to get things done, loves learning, and can help us grow to the next level.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintain a staff of cross-trained and effective DC Operation Team Members.
Manage all distribution operational areas including inbound, outbound, packaging, stocking, returns, kitting, spooling, equipment operation, and inventory control.
Lead quality control efforts.
Establish departmental priorities, staffing plans, work assignments, and performance expectations.
Exercise independent judgment in resolving operational, staffing, inventory, quality, and customer-service issues.
Develop staffing plans based on order volume, service requirements, productivity expectations, and business growth.
Monitor overtime, attendance, scheduling, labor utilization, and departmental operating expenses.
Build leadership depth through coaching, cross-training, succession planning, and employee development.
Maintain a safe and compliant work environment by identifying hazards, enforcing safety procedures, investigating incidents, and implementing corrective actions.
Administer corrective actions as necessary, up to and including termination.
Conduct annual performance reviews with each team member.
Maintain documented policies, procedures, and best practices.
Improve Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
Suggest, develop, and implement improvements.
Facilitate training opportunities for the entire DC Operations Team.
Participate in ongoing professional development activities to continually improve job-related skills.
Requirements:
10+ years' experience managing an Operations Department
Experience with 20k+ SKUs preferred
Distribution experience in prior role(s)
Prior experience leading a team of 20 or more employees mandatory
Advanced knowledge in Excel
Superb leadership and communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities
Ability to multitask, prioritize and delegate daily activities
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Benefits:
Paid vacation and sick leave
401(k), health, dental, and life insurance
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
A 60-year history of steady growth as a privately held, Dallas based company
Friendly and comfortable work environment
Security of working for an essential business that is debt-free
This position reports directly to the VP of Operations & Supply Chain.
