Operations Manager Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Operations Manager Confidential Birmingham, AL 35211 The Operation Manager is an integral part of the Warehouse Department. The salary exempt role is responsible for direct personnel management. The overall objective is to meet the operational needs of the organization at a standard that reflects the quality image and safe practices of the organization. The Operations Manager will report directly to the Vice President. Primary Objectives Ensure all warehouse employees adhere to company and OSHA safety requirements. Ensure all warehouse employees abide by company policies and procedures. Ensure the facility is properly maintained as prescribed by the standards set forth by the company and suppliers. Ensure delivery loads are correct and that load errors are within the targets established by management. Ensure adequate staffing for receiving, loading, and order selection activities. Approve personnel work schedules based on expected shipments or load requirements to maximize productivity. Assess warehouse staff productivity and redirect work as needed. Manage product rotation to ensure proper disposition of close-to-code products. Require that procedures and policies are followed to prevent loss of product from pilferage, damage, or aging. Supervise daily inventory counting to ensure proper inventory counting procedures are followed according to company guidelines. Review the inventory aging report to ensure the oldest product is used first onto delivery vehicles. Review check-in and re-inventory of repacked product from damages daily. Ensure repack effort is efficient and follows company standards. Ensure that inbound loads are stored in the warehouse according to the warehouse configuration plan. Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of the warehouse. Monitor and order all required warehouse supplies. Fully immerse in complete utilization of WMS and automation systems. Ensure the “check out” and “check in” processes operate efficiently. Implement standards for limiting breakage trends in warehouse employee functions. Manage employee timesheets and pay reporting (including variable compensation management). Ensure all warehouse personnel receive adequate training and are prepared to advance through the pre-determined career progression. Provide new employees with orientation and training. Document, discuss, and take necessary corrective action with warehouse personnel regarding inadequate performance, terminating when necessary. Foster a “Best-in-Market” warehouse team spirit. Perform annual evaluations of direct reports per company policy. Other directives as provided by management. Development of the Operations Manager Position Product knowledge Participate in executive, management, company staff meetings, and misc. meetings and seminars. Safety & DOT training Relevant safety and machinery training Emphasis on Forklift & Ergonomic training Knowledge of selling solution technology Continued employee training programs Operations Manager Requirements Flexibility in work schedule Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time Above average oral and written communications skills (Interacts well with internal & external customers) Average computer knowledge, skills, and experience Proficient with RAS Software Suite – Encompass Enthusiastic, team player interested in positive company growth Education and Experience 5-7 years of experience in warehouse management functions or coordination. Completion of some college coursework. An associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Physical Demands These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Operations Manager. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. While performing the responsibilities of a manager, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Repetitive heavy lifting, bending, pulling and pushing. The employee is required to lift and manage packaged items of up to 35 lbs. freehanded and over that threshold using an appropriate lift system or lift truck. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Reasonable accommodation can be made for modified duty for short periods of time to perform the described essential functions of the Manager. Work Environment While performing the responsibilities of the role, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment he/she may encounter. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job in the internal office and external warehouse environment, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. While performing duties of this job in the warehouse environment, the employee will be exposed on a regular basis to moving mechanical parts, motor vehicles and traffic. These conditions may vary, and the employee will receive adequate training to recognize and avoid hazards that cannot be described as expected. Noise levels can range from quiet to loud.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Birmingham, AL 35211 (Required)

Work Location:

In person