Operations Manager

Plan, direct and coordinate the operations of BradyPLUS to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel by performing the following duties personally or through associates.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervises, trains, provides guidance, assigns duties, reviews, and assists team members.
• Directs appropriate staff personnel to effect specific warehouse/operations/facility responsibilities. Maintains optimal human relationships, in positions under union jurisdiction. Maintains operations equipment to achieve maximal life and corporate payback on investment in such equipment.
• Oversees the efficient receipt, slotting and storage of incoming goods/product, maintenance of inventory integrity, and accurate picking and shipping of outgoing goods in multiple locations.  All of these areas are subject to specific performance standards.
• Meets guidelines for all federal, state, and local standards and laws that may apply to operations/warehousing/facility including reporting of it, certification, and training. Coordinates training and development for the function.
• Assists in design and maintains and effectively utilizes the Warehouse Management System, and training in it. Responsible for and maintains all records relating to the function.
• Develops and effects appropriate cost efficiencies in warehousing/operations, personnel, inventory management, transportation, and other areas under direct control.
• Maintains effective vendor relationships.
• Ability to manage and build teams and communicates effectively at all levels across BradyPLUS.
• Manage cross functional projects and new account implementations as needed by management.
• Works with the Transportation Team to ensure optimal transportation performance and expense reduction across all modes of transportation.
• Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Conducts financial report analysis and cost control related to DC operations.
• Implement detailed schedules to ensure targeted deadlines are met.
• Accountable for coordinating with various internal departments (i.e., accounting, sales, and marketing) to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assists staff in completing daily duties in a timely manner as necessary. Duties may include order processing, shipping related tasks, and record keeping.
• Resolve problems, completes audits, identifies trends, and reports important or otherwise relevant operations information and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures that comply with company and legal regulations.
• Oversee quality, safety, and certification programs.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Additional projects and tasks will be assigned periodically.

The ideal candidate will have:

• BA/BS in Operations/Management or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years Distribution Center operations experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and management experience.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency.
• The position requires strong leadership, flexibility, and team building skills to drive improve efficiency and results of the logistics / supply chain functions.
• Able to work various shifts to train or backup management when required with overtime as needed.
• Knowledge of freight contracts, financial analysis, and contract negotiation.
• Experience with pricing and operational requirements for small parcel, LTL, domicile fleet, truckload, and mail.
• Limited travel may be required.

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000