What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Kane Logistics?
Description of the Position:
The Operations Manager supports the Distribution Center Manager in maintaining efficient warehousing, distribution and packaging operations in accordance with company and customer requirements. This position involves a high level of customer interaction and is accountable for driving profitability and productivity while maintaining high quality standards. The Operations Manager is also responsible for promoting a safe environment and monitoring compliance with safety procedures.
Ability to create and maintain a strong working relationship with customers and respond timely and appropriately within verbal and written communications.
- Facilitates the maintenance of facility and operational equipment, including preventative maintenance.
- Assists in door checks, alarm security, housekeeping, upkeep of exterior grounds, riser pressure logs, warehouse temperature, snow removal, and facility security including guardhouse and key/code authorizations.
- Prepares various quantitative reports as needed.
- Oversight and direct handling of performance reviews, complaints and associate concerns, productivity management, quality of work and counseling.
- Develops work plans ensuring appropriate staffing levels - managing labor costs, overtime
- Accountable for ensuring routine trailer inspections, load/unload scheduling, inspections
- Supports the coordination of floor space and work flow schemes.
- Implements and oversees cross training for associates as needed to maximize associate effectiveness.
- Assists in coordinating OS&D claims.
- Reviews KPIs and makes recommendations for efficiency improvements to both processes and associate performance.
- Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and correct noncompliance when observed.
- Follow company corporate and site-specific safety policies and procedures, and correct noncompliance when observed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Accomplishes department objectives by managing staff; planning and evaluating department activities.
- Accountable for ensuring training is completed and records are maintained for a variety of needs including OSHA, customer, and other audits.
- Manages key operational requirements within the budget and according to customers' requirements.
- Understands inputs for P&L and customer contract to assist manager in preparing operating budgets and to manage workforce planning.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with matching program
- Company paid short term disability
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Friendly and Open-Door culture
- Bonus Potential
- Salary Range: 77k - 90k
- High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree in business administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field a plus; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Five years' experience as a manager in a distribution/warehouse environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required and proficiency with MS Office.
- Must have good knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory statutes governing warehouse operations.
- Ability to work in a varied, fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the operation's needs.
- Strong oral and written skill set.
- Strong organizational skills.
Req Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision-FSA/HSA programs available-401K with matching program-Vacation and sick time-Friendly and Open-Door culture
