Description
Position Overview :
The Operations Optimization Manager is accountable for supervisors, analysts, and clerks in the areas of inventory control, quality, and continuous improvement across a network of CJ Logistics Distribution Centers. They spend the majority of time working with the operations teams to use continuous improvement tools and techniques to improve processes, reduce costs and meet production and quality goals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Plan and Monitor Most Efficient and Effective Logistics Center(s)
- Collaborate with the General Manager to set overall operational capacity plan for logistics center
- including production plans, staffing plans, stretch goals, schedules, and MHE allocations
- Act as liaison with engineering; manage execution of zoning, layout, and pick-lines
- Utilize data and forecasts to identify opportunities for change; evaluate adherence to leading
practices
Participate in and support safety programs and safety committee activitiesManage Inventory Control, Quality and Operations Efficiencies
Ensure compliance and improvement of all Inventory Control and Quality Management practicesacross the network
Establish and manage food safety, sanitation, and regulatory programsManage the execution and communication of all audits, inspections, customer-specificrequirements and policy deviations
Ensure the team is reinforcing compliance to quality practices through sustained adherence tomanagement reviews, audits, documentation, and CAPAs
Support management reviews, quality continuous improvement, and quality planning as part ofoverall customer network goals
Analyze and manage labor expense, including performance dataManage the Operations Optimization team across the network
Manage supervisors, analysts, and clerks to ensure that are delivering results for the customerConnect Operations Optimization team members to CJ Logistics and Customer's businessobjectives
Conduct regular team meetingsDevelop employees and hold them accountable for performanceDrive a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Drive continuous improvement culture to achieve company and customer business objectivesEvaluate Leading Practices for improvement, including network-wide recommendationsExecute appropriate visual management for metrics achievementManagement of the Continuous Improvement ProgramRequirements and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree5 years of operations management experience with a focus on inventory controlBusiness acumen and analytical expertiseHighly developed skills in leadership, communication and cross functional teamworkUnderstanding of warehousing operations with experience in a distribution and / or manufacturingenvironment
Ability to travel to as necessaryFamiliarity with warehouse management systems (Red Prairie WMS is a plus)Experience managing team members remotelyExcellent problem solving and influencing skillsAbility to engage with the workforce and leadership teams and create a positive environment andculture
