Position Summary: The Operations Manager is responsible for the oversight of warehouse and distribution for BradyPLUS Vermont. This role leads a team of 20 warehouse/driver associates.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversees receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance of a 47k SF facility
• Ensures operational policies and procedures are followed in accordance with company standards
• Identifies areas of improvement and establishes innovative or adjusts existing work procedures and practices
• Coordinates with Marketing and Sales to support business
• Adheres to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation
• Ensures OSHA and DOT compliance for all staff
• Responsible for inventory accuracy and cycle counts
• Liaison between freight companies
• Responsible for the execution of all associate development and performance management programs; to include but not limited to training one on ones, year-end evaluations, progressive discipline and performance improvement plans
• Responsible for Safety Programs and Compliance
• Ensures all warehouse employees are forklift certified
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the warehouse
• Responsible for clear & effective communications
• Manages in accordance with BradyPLUS policies
• Responsible for reporting accurate operations metrics
• Responsible for maintaining staffing levels
• Reviews and approves payroll hours for warehouse and driver team
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Regional Director of Operations
• Able to travel as needed
• Ability to work in above average stressful environment(s)
• Ability to meet strict deadlines

Ideal Candidate will have:

• 3-5 years of Warehouse/Distribution Management experience required
• Experience with DOT regulations
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Routing Software experience strongly desired (Omnitracs)
• Strong working knowledge of inventory planning, forecasting techniques as well as operational systems and warehouse management
• 7 years relevant materials management & purchasing experience
• Experience with Wireless RF systems, P21 preferred
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Current forklift certification
• University Degree/ College Degree Preferred
• Ability to stand, sit, walk up to 8 hours a day

This position offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits program.