Operations Manager

Operations Manager
Location: Mobile, AL

Primary Responsibilities

Warehouse Oversight

• Supervise all warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving functions.

• Manage warehouse staff, including Warehouse Supervisors, to ensure efficiency.

• Optimize storage strategies for maximum utilization of space.

• Maintain and oversee the Quality Management System (QMS) for warehouse activities.

• Ensure compliance with customer requirements for packaging, labeling, logistics, and shipping deadlines.

• Provide forklift training and certification for warehouse employees.

• Make hiring and termination decisions for warehouse personnel.

• Coordinate and oversee temporary staffing needs.

• Schedule and manage maintenance for production equipment.

Facility Management

• Oversee all facility maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks.

• Maintain facility security, including coordination with third-party security providers.

Safety Leadership

• Act as the designated Safety Officer for the facility.

• Develop, implement, and oversee the Emergency Action Plan (EAP).

• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, including training, PPE usage, and proper signage.

Additional Duties

• Mentor and support team members, including supervisors.

• Maintain a clean and orderly warehouse environment.

• Keep accurate records such as the Building Maintenance Log, Hazardous Materials Disposal Log, and Recyclable Materials Log.

• Oversee maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and other essential equipment.

• Assist Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams in resolving product quality issues and refining processes.

• Provide support for executive and general management as needed.

• Serve as a backup for Warehouse Supervisors, stepping in when required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in warehouse and/or production management.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid driver’s license.

• Forklift certification (must be obtained before starting the role).

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in handling material equipment, warehouse racking systems, production machinery, and forklifts.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate and troubleshoot industrial equipment.

• Excellent organizational, supervisory, and computer skills.

• Experience with inventory management software, ERP systems (such as Macola or SAP One), and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Ability to design and optimize warehouse layouts for efficient inventory management, stock rotation, and damage prevention.

• Strong leadership capabilities to manage an assembly operation with up to 50 employees.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, and use hands for handling tools or controls.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and have strong visual acuity, including peripheral and depth perception.

• Ability to remain in a standing or seated position for up to 8 hours.

• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs with assistance as needed.