DescriptionOperations ManagerColumbus, IN$89,000-111,000Position Summary: The Operations Manager will report to the Regional Operations Manager and will lead and manage a distribution center with 3 direct reports and 40 indirect reports over 3 shifts.
Areas of impact:- Provide leadership that drives execution of the base business to include receiving, warehousing, packing, shipping, inventory, quality and safety management
- Direct, coordinate and delegate activities within a DC environment with 30+ personnel
- Coach, Inspire, support and guide Team Members; Communicating job expectations; Planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; enforcing policies and procedures
- Lead the training efforts of responsible operation
- Own and manage the P&Ls of assigned DC to include the budgeting / forecast process
- Lead the execution of continuous improvement strategies for warehouse operations, quality, and safety. To include establishing and monitoring of designated KPIs
- Collaborate with partner functions including Human Resources to improve both operational results and people management. Actively recruit and develop a workplace that sustains employee morale, commitment, and retention
Key Competencies:- Good leadership & execution skills
- High degree of integrity, ethics, motivation, organization, energy and enthusiasm
- Can motivate, coach and support the team to its maximum performance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Can work under high pressure and adapt to change in a fast-moving organization
Qualifications:- 3+ years' experience in warehouse or distribution management. Site or large department leadership preferred
- Experienced with Office software such as Excel and Power Point and at least one WMS
- Excellent communication abilities both written and verbally
- Bachelor's degree preferred
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