Essendant is Hiring an Inbound Warehouse Operations Manager Near Suwanee, GA
Warehouse Inbound Operations ManagerEssendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities – our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce. Schedule: 5:00AM - 3:00PMMajor Responsibilities:
Create and develop 6 month operating plans to achieve objectives
Manages and coordinates the activities of multiple departments
Creates a high performing culture that drives innovation but is built on process and planning disciplines
Successfully builds contingency actions and plans to meet customer needs
Demonstrates advanced problem solving skills
Identifies and removes barriers to achieve operational goals.
Ensures adequate staffing levels according to the departments’ workload. Coordinates necessary staffing changes across departments based on projected volume.
Lead and support the application of quality systems and structured improvement business system frameworks (i.e. HPT, Lean, Six Sigma).
Identify and recommend new process improvements, supply chain opportunities, technological enhancements and workflow efficiencies. Sell and influence positive change in the organization.
Ensures proper safety focus and required safety processes/training are implemented.
Maintains functional plans around workforce planning, communications planning, and operational planning.
Find synergies and best practices among the multiple business units that drive cost savings, improve processes, and consistency of the customer experience.
Understands and demonstrates Essendant's Core Values.
Builds a strong leadership team
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Knowledge Required:
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to learn new systems quickly and serve as a subject matter expert in a short timeframe
Ability to effectively apply Operations Research methods (mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and optimization) in a distribution environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong ability to lead and work with cross-functional business and/or process teams.
Strong problem solving skills – inquiry, analysis, fact finding and solution identification.
Solid understanding of continuous process improvement methodologies: 6 Sigma, Lean, etc.
Strong collaborative skills to interact with other functions.
Strong planning, change management and organizational skills.
Demonstrate ability to solve problems, achieve results and foster strong customer service orientation.
High degree of initiative, team building and dedication to effective positive change.
Intermediate computer skills.
Experience with large scale start-up operations and/or highly complex DC operations
Demonstrated successful track record with succession planning and building collaborative work teams.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics or related discipline required.
Minimum five years of job related experience required.
Benefits:
Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401k with matching
Company Holidays
Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time
Maternity and Parental leave benefits
Employee discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant. #IND123 #ZR