We are looking for an energetic and ambitious Operations Manager to actively participate with management to develop, analyze, and evaluate the strategic direction of the branch in order to increase profitability, sales, and operational efficiency.
Role and Responsibilities
Collaborate with Region Manager in providing guidance with daily operations and development of annual business plan
Coordinate the Inside Sales effort, and the input into customer pricing matrix to maximize the Gross Margin and/or increased sales.
Responsible for working with management and operations team to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient shipping, receiving and processing of material
Responsible for working with management team to maintain an accurate and well-organized inventory and planning and implementing storage layout of inventory
Directly manage Inside Sales staff and Shop Foreman, including recruiting, training, and evaluating all operations personnel as well as weekly payroll management
Regularly make suggestions for improvement and work on continuous improvement projects for lean, quality and safety.
Ensure that all safety programs, company policies, procedures and guidelines are maintained and properly documented
Responsible for developing a comprehensive succession plan for operations personnel
Skills, Education And Experience
Working knowledge of bottom-line business management with the proven ability to make sound business decisions, discuss and resolve problems
Working knowledge of computers and business related software, experience with P21 helpful
Strong verbal, written, mathematical and interpersonal skills
Ability to read, write and speak English. Verbal Spanish skills are beneficial
Authorities and Accountabilities
Minimum of three (3) years’ P&L experience
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience of managing and supervising in an industrial distribution environment
Minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience leading and developing individuals and teams
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent/related industry experience
5+ years leadership in a distribution or manufacturing company
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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