Operations Manager - Day Shift
Readerlink

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Job Description

Job Title: Operations Manager Department: Production

Reports to: Director of Operations FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary : Are you looking for a role to challenge skills, hone your leadership, and be rewarded with a top-notch operation? ReaderLink is the largest book distributor in the US and distributes 1 of every 3 books purchased. We are a growing company in a growing industry and have a high-profile position available as a Sr Operations Manager reporting to the Distribution Center Director. These are large complex operations that will take the right leader to successfully lead. We fulfill the demand of some of the largest retailers in America. Providing on-time, high-quality distribution services to our customers. Do you have what it takes to lead a large-scale distribution operation? If you like to innovate, create change, drive results, and lead a winning team, you found the right opportunity! Let's Talk!

Essential Functions : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Drive and implement the business plan for all departments to achieve facility goals and implement operational improvement.
• Forecast staffing, workload, and performance results to meet business demands for all departments.
• Implement cost reduction principle in all aspects of warehouse transactions and activities.
• Supervise and manage associates as well as leaders by giving direction, monitoring performance, and providing feedback, identifying training and developmental needs by providing opportunities for lea rn ing and growth.
• Undertake r esearch to improve all warehouse operations according to company's objectives.
• In vestigate and recommend solutions to customer problems.
• Develop and recommend improved operating methods and procedures to increase plant productivity.
• Overseeing stock control and processing orders.
• Produc e reports and statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to evaluate and analyze production results .
• Maintain and monitor communication between all shifts and departments.
• Maintain standards of safety and security in the work environment.
• Responsible for hiring, training, directing and supervising warehouse supervisors in the performance of their assigned duties and achievement of department production, quality , and safety goals.
• E nsur e p roduction schedules are maintained and customer's needs are met by the effective management of the material flow in the plant.
• Trains and directs operation leadership in the performance of their assigned functions in order to achieve production goals.
• C reat e and meet annual variable cost budgets for the department s managed.
• Co llaborate and partner cross functionally across all departments in the facility.
• Establish and control distribution costs including labor, materials, and overhead costs.
• Identify areas for improvement and initiate problem-solving activities to improve performance.
• Manage support staff, as assigned:
  • Train on TIPS, AS400, JDA platforms and any applicable business functions needed to perform the job.
  • Manage workload and priorities.
  • Ensure accuracy of work and deadlines are met.
  • Identify and work towards growth potential , as warranted .

Non-Essential Functions :

• Knowledge of warehousing and distribution practices.
• Working closely with the other department heads to assure proper staffing is always in place to handle the workload as needed.
• Familiarity with computer systems, as well as warehouse management system s .
• Working knowledge of LEAN concepts and ability to develop, train and implement concepts .
• Must be able to shift priorities easily.
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives.
• Other duties may be assigned, directed, or requested.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree is preferred .
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Distribution Manager. Able to coach and mentor peers and subordinates to drive change.
• 5-7 years of previous experience in distribution, logistics, operations planning and/or facility supervision and management.
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently .
• Outstanding communication, organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills , with a strong emphasis on change management.
• Computer knowledge including Excel, Word, Outlook is required .
• Able to work flexible hours and travel overnight as needed .

Language Skills :

• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal .
• Excellent listening skills .
• Ability to write routine reports and compose word documents and Excel spreadsheets on laptop computer .
• Fluent in English . Spanish is preferable.

Mathematical Skills:

• Must have excellent mathematical and analytical skills.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form .
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Travel may be required.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment .

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

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