Distribution Center Senior Operations Manager

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Production 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.
• Computer knowledge at an expert level, including Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.
• Able to work flexible hours and travel overnight as needed or assigned by the regional director.
• Knowledge of Blue Yonder WMS is preferred.

• Planning, organizing and controlling of over-all operations.
• Plan out all warehouse resources and activities in relation to company objectives and sets targets.
• Implement cost reduction principle in all aspects of warehouse transactions and activities.
• Promote constant motivation among staff to strive for efficient and effective warehouse administration.
• Always research to improve all warehouse operations according to company's objectives.
• Communicating with other departments.
• Overseeing stock control and processing orders.
• Producing regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Briefing management on a daily basis.
• Maintaining 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.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring production schedules are maintained and the customer's needs are met by the effective management of the material flow in the plant.
• Trains and directs employees in the performance of their assigned functions in order to achieve production goals.
• Will be responsible for creating and meeting annual variable cost budgets for the plant.
• Control and direct distribution operations through effective scheduling, budgeting, and human resource management programs.
• Establish and control distribution costs including labor, materials, and overhead costs.
• Develop, implement and administer programs for improving distribution operations.
• Identify areas for quality improvement and initiate problem-solving activities to improve quality performance.
• Manage support staff, as assigned:
• Trains 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.

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