Operations Specialist Position Available In Duval, Florida

Operations Specialist Johnstone Supply LLC

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Jacksonville, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$51.3K

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5K a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Workers’ compensation law 5 years ERP systems English Mid-level ROI Fleet management High school diploma or GED Shipping & receiving Project management Bachelor’s degree Hazardous material handling Organizational skills Warehouse experience Budgeting Logistics Full Job Description Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply. The Logistics Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing the efficient and compliant delivery of goods by coordinating transportation, resolving logistical issues, and collaborating across the assigned territory to support fleet, property, and asset management—ensuring a safe, streamlined, and cost-effective flow of products throughout the supply chain. Our customers are professional certified Technicians and Contractors who come to Johnstone for our product selection, expertise, and quality service. Johnstone is growing, and so can you.

Position responsibilities:

Supports the Regional, Market, and Branch Managers as point of contact for facilities, equipment, and fleet related requests including assisting with defining and fulfilling business plans and objectives and participating with the development of annual operating and capital expenditure budgets. Manages equipment needs (e.g., forklifts, cherry pickers, lifts, etc.) including partnering with identified cost-effective vendors to provide proper rotation and maintenance of equipment over multi-year periods. Analyzes, reports on, and proposes strategies to improve process and procedures related to facilities and logistics. Works in collaboration with other departments, the LLC, and branch personnel to devise consistent practices that build a cohesive approach to delivering a superior customer experience and achieving financial goals. Provides fleet management support and administration across all locations, inclusive of all company-provided vehicles and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) including fleet related lease, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and rental programs. Responsible for fleet management related auditing, invoice review, budget compliance, and tracking to prevent expense overages and identify efficiencies. Monitors, tracks, supports, and assists in the development of training programs for warehouse and delivery staff companywide to ensure staff are knowledgeable in operational skills and safety programs. Acts as Trainer for assigned programs. Ensures the safety of the workforce by monitoring physical plant and equipment needs and clearly communicating and supporting the company’s safety program and specific safety initiatives to all levels of personnel and management; participates in Safety Committee and other efforts; and ensures all equipment is maintained and operated in a safe manner including the training and certifications of employees designated to operate equipment. Maintains safety related reporting. Recommends, maintains, follows and ensures training and compliance with policies, procedures, and recommendations. Ensures compliance with Department of Transportation, Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, interstate commerce, and other regulatory requirements and supports companywide efforts as assigned. Implements, trains, and monitors safety protocols, good housekeeping standards, appropriate sanitation and security of facilities. Participates in onboarding of new employees companywide and may lead safety related trainings or initiatives. Works with project team for relocation of warehouses, facility closures, and new branch openings to ensure proper movement and placement of assets, traveling as needed across regions to support logistics, distribution, and facility related initiatives. Performs research, monitors benchmarks and established KPIs, collects and analyzes data, and prepares reports. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position requirements:

High school degree or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in logistics or business preferred. Minimum five years’ experience in logistics management or coordination, distribution, asset management, or related field. Thorough understanding of logistics, supply chain operations, and strong organizational skills. Knowledge of warehouse operations i.e., shipping, receiving, flow patterns, freight. Knowledge of financial operations i.e., costs of operation, return on investment, budgets. Knowledge of governmental regulations as applied to warehouse operations, including OSHA regulations, Workers’ Compensation, Hazardous Materials Handling. Knowledge of transportation methods and DOT requirements. Ability to train diverse personnel and motivate positive work behaviors. Project management skills including establishing objectives, timelines, and deadlines; action planning to meet deadlines, etc. Problem-solving skills including active listening, interpreting and strong organizational skills. Ability to develop and train efficient work procedures. Ability to communicate proficiently in English in both written and verbal forms. Occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; must also be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed. Ability to work in business related technologies utilized by the Company; experience in Epicor or similar ERP platform in wholesale distribution preferred. Johnstone Supply is strongly interested in hiring a great candidate that exhibits work behaviors & values that are conducive to building and maintaining a strong and effective company culture.

These behaviors include:

Safety:

Always prioritizes safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely.

Customer Focused:

Take the perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and responding quickly.

One Team:

We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team.

Own It:

Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always act with integrity.

Innovate:

Embrace and create change that drives continuous improvement and customer-valued solutions. At Johnstone Supply, we recognize that our employees’ growth, well-being, and success drives the company’s success. We offer a competitive wage, in addition to health and wellness benefits including customizable plans for medical, dental, vision coverage, and options for alternative care. We provide the resources you need to take charge of your well-being, including: Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 3 weeks of PTO for individual contributors and 4 weeks for leaders Safe Harbor 401(k)
• 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediately vests Holiday pay
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5 holidays per year Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans. Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability Voluntary short-term disability, accident and critical illness insurance 24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options, and Parental Time Off Flexible spending accounts (FSA) $100 wellness reward for completing annual health check-up Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family Coverage for chiropractic, acupuncture, and message therapy services Tuition reimbursement, up to $5,250 per year Employee referral bonus program

• earn up to $4,000 per year Employee service milestone recognition program Employee discounts on products & retail discounts Variety of incentive plans for employees Bi-weekly pay days on every other Friday Opportunity to apply for the John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund, available to both Johnstone employees and children of employees We understand that our employees are the cornerstone of our success.

Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience. Johnstone Supply is North America’s leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies. Over the last seven decades Johnstone has grown into the industry leader with over 450 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America resulting in over $4 billion in annual sales. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, Google, and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world class products, technical expertise, and quality service. EOE & E-Verify Participating Employer.