Operations Manager

KnitWell Group

$80K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced e-commerce environment with a focus on service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Strong experience managing labor resources and team dynamics
  • Demonstrated history of exceeding operational and departmental KPIs
  • Track record of developing team member skills and abilities
  • Excellent organizational skills, including time management and problem-solving
  • Strong communication skills to engage with various business levels
  • Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), preferably Manhattan
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all inbound and outbound operations, ensuring orders are processed efficiently and accurately
  • Manage operational expenses to drive positive EBITDA results
  • Develop action plans to adapt to business forecasts and changes
  • Mentor and support supervisors in their roles, providing necessary tools and training
  • Optimize daily operations by coordinating workflow and staffing according to workload projections
  • Maintain deep knowledge of e-commerce systems and suggest process improvements
  • Lead effective communication and foster a positive team culture.

Benefits

  • 50% merchandise discount at brands like Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant
  • Opportunities for personal development and career mobility within the company
  • Engagement in philanthropic activities and local volunteering opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement plan
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid time off including holidays.
Full Job Description
About the role
This position will oversee and direct all operational aspects of Inbound and Outbound activities ensuring customer orders are processed and shipped in an efficient, accurate and timely manner. Managing operational expenses within forecasted budgets to drive positive EBIDTA results is a key component of this position. Will also develop operational action plans based on forecast and changes likely to impact business or functions of the fulfillment center. This position will be expected to develop, grow, and identify talent and bench strength amongst their team. Regular touch-bases with direct reports will be required to ensure communications, directions, and operational changes are understood amongst their team. Professionalism is a must.

The impact you can have
  • Build and maintain an innovative and positive team culture. Create disciplined groups that complement each other. Lead, encourage and facilitate effective communications within the team and among various business partners.
  • Accountable to mentor, support and lead departmental supervisors in all aspects of their role. Provide tools and training to develop supervisor abilities. Provide consistent and timely feedback with focus a focus on development.
  • Oversee the physical workflow for function and department(s). Manage daily operations and work volume throughout all departments. Make decisions and implement changes to improve throughput, while following policies and procedures already in place, to ensure standardization of changes. Ensure coordination in the movement of associates for proper staffing in all areas according to daily workload projections. Determine staffing needs and make recommendations regarding the scheduling of hours to ensure Service Level Agreements are achieved.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of e-commerce systems including Manhattan WMS and Dematic sortation equipment. Provide analytical information coupled with feedback and solutions that will enable the fulfillment center to operate more efficiently and effectively, either by procedures/process improvements or by cost savings.

You'll bring to the role
  • 5+ years' experience in a high-energy, fast-paced, SLA driven environment; e-commerce experience required. Multiple area / shift management experience
  • Strong Labor Management experience required
  • Proven track record surpassing departmental and operational KPIs
  • Proven effectiveness at developing the skills and abilities of Team Members
  • Excellent time management, organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling and problem-solving acumen are all critical
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required; ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels of business partners
  • Strong warehouse management system (WMS) knowledge required; Manhattan preferred
  • Proven proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Benefits at KnitWell Group
  • Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (in store and online)
  • Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
  • A culture of giving back - local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement*
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Time off - paid time off & holidays*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Location: This full-time, exempt position works on-site at our Greencastle, Indiana location.

Location:
DC-Greencastle IN-ascena, IN 46135Position Type:
Regular/Full time

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