We are hiring an Operations Manager to oversee warehousing and distribution operations at our Neenah Cold Spring location.

This role is crucial in ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality warehouse operations that meet client expectations and company standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehouse management, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

This salaried role will report to the Facility Manager.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Attend daily shift change (TAG) meetings for labor / capacity / activity planning purposes.
• Compile performance data / information and participate in Tier 2-4 meetings daily.
• Monitor and analyze production schedules.
• Maintain the safest work environment possible for all employees and engage in the safety observation program.
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to ensure established housekeeping standards are met.
• Work closely with the trainer and HR to schedule forklift and new hire orientation training classes.
• Maintain target customer service levels by driving performance relative to established customer KPI’s.
• Lead tactical continuous improvement teams within the site.
• Use Lean methodologies and tools, concentrating on the critical aspects of Lean theories.
• Assist leadership in developing effective continuous improvement plans to address top business needs.
• Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against objectives.
• Deliver projects that provide significant improvement in waste reduction.
• Work with multiple third-party contractors to foster the One Team, One Goal concept.
• Will be on-call on a rotating schedule.
• Review labor reports daily.
• Forecast and schedule labor needs to flex with the customer’s needs.
• Available to work the night shift.
• Train and mentor Shift Supervisors.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient reading and writing skills, efficiently read and interpret numbers and letters.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management operating systems (WMS / EWM).
• Basic understanding of the material handling system (MHS) and palletizers.
• Detail-oriented.
• Candidate needs to have a good working knowledge of LEAN principles.
• Ability to demonstrate logical thought processes in problem-solving.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in the warehousing industry.
• High school education.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Work onsite in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods within an office environment
• Ability to walk the production and warehouse floor.
• Ability to use hands and fingers for computer keyboarding, and answer phone calls.
• Ability to communicate via the telephone using speaking and hearing skills.

BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS

• Competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Flexible Spending Plans available.
• Company-paid Short / Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance plans.
• Company-paid Time-Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay.

Last updated : 2024-07-02