Operations Manager

We are in search of a Operations Manager to join our growing team. This role will be responsible for the overall sales gross margin and operational results which include Support Services, Purchasing, Warehouse, Service Center, Customer Service and Inventory Control in divisions within assigned region. Determine objectives, develop plans and policies with corporate guidance and allocation of resources to achieve the necessary objectives. Organize the divisions, determine and allocate authority through delegation of responsibilities to subordinates. Develop and utilize control necessary for achieving objectives within the framework of the organization's policies. Strive to increase productivity.

Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure operations are performed in compliance with established company policy and procedure.
• Responsible for facilities maintenance.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory and service levels.
• Communicate operational policies and procedures.
• Responsible for managing the Support Services, Service Center, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Customer Service Departments.
• Responsible for day-to-day leadership of the divisions and all decisions and actions of personnel under his/her jurisdiction.
• If responsible for multiple locations, travel to each division for the purpose of ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and processes, as well as conducting training and communicating company policy.
• Responsible for resolving escalated customer complaints.
• Responsible for setting objectives, developing policies and procedures and plans, and allocating resources to achieve those objectives.
• Select, train, develop and motivate employees. Evaluate performance and recommend salary actions to ensure a stable and competent organization.
• Provide support and guidance to operational employees to ensure maintenance of positive morale and motivation.
• Responsible for pricing out bids.
• Responsible for managing expenses and meeting budget.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy environment to minimize company losses and liability and protect employee’s well being.
• Ensure safety training programs and recommendation are adhered to.
• Organize and oversee employee’s return to work with alternate, modified or regular duties with assistance from Workers’ Compensation/Safety Specialist.
• Attend regular monthly safety meetings reviewing accident reports, trends, safety concerns, safety suggestions, evaluations, safety awareness programs, corrective actions and necessary improvements.
• Responsible for establishing a proper level of staffing.
• Establish and measure performance of all operational departments.
• Approve requests for time off.
• Review all accident reports and create action plan to help prevent further occurrences.
• Maintain driver, warehouse and shop statistics.
• Responsible for equipment, vehicles and facilities.
• Respond to special price requests.
• Review Cost of Goods report on a daily basis.
• Approve credits for returns or pricing.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous AS400 experience preferred
• Ability to manage a diverse staff and projects effectively and efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a fast paced environment
• Previous people and project management experience
• Previous experience in a distribution environment dealing with warehouse equipment, machines, parts, and shipping via common carrier and UPS, preferred not required.
• Ability to professionally interact with a wide range of key executive members and

Corporate staff.

• Strong analytical skills with a good to excellent proficiency level in MS Office programs.
• Strong mathematical skills with the ability to perform statistical operations.
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow through on assignments with no supervision.
• Capable of assimilating information quickly and reaching conclusions.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to travel

Compensation & Benefits

BradyPLUS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

About BradyPLUS:
BradyPLUS is a leading national distributor of solutions for JanSan, Foodservice and Industrial Packaging. We deliver the right SUPPLIES SUPPORT to ensure businesses are more successful every day. We offer premium brands, expert advice, and exceptional customer experiences. Our 6,000 associates across 180 locations have a passion for delivering innovative solutions for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, we serve thousands of customers nationwide in end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, building services, food packaging & processing, and grocery. We strive to be the best employer we can. We value people, we embrace change and we reach higher. Join us and see what the BUZZ is about! To learn more visit us at [1] www.BradyPLUS.com.

BradyPLUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
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