Warehouse Operations Manager

Description

Who We Are:

Mid-States Distributing ("Mid-States") is the leading Farm, Ranch, and Home Retail Cooperative. Our company is owned by 34 independent Farm, Ranch & Home retailers (“Members”) who operate over 800 stores in 36 states and 9 Canadian provinces with combined annual sales in excess of 7.5 billion dollars.  Our member/owners retail items such as agriculture parts & supplies, petroleum products, hardware & tools, pet food, lawn & garden, animal health supplies, apparel & footwear, sporting goods, and various other products for the Farm, Ranch, and Home.

We are looking for competitive people who like to win big and have fun doing it.  We place a tremendous amount of emphasis on creating a unique and positive company culture.  Most of our employees will tell you this is the best place they’ve ever worked.  We value high-energy people who like to work hard and play hard.  Our consumers are primarily rural people raising “kids, pets, cows, and crops” so traditional values like God, family, and patriotism are important virtues around here.  So, if you are enthusiastic and competitive, have a great attitude, have good communication skills, build relationships, love to win, and like ice cream – Mid-States is the place for you!  If you are not, please apply with our competitors! 

The Lee’s Summit Distribution Center (DC) Operations Manager is a member of the Warehouse Team leading all aspects of the building operations. This role primarily focuses on overseeing the day-to-day and weekly execution of all aspects of the inbound and outbound operations to support the DC. In this role the expectation is that strong leadership qualities are demonstrated, and the highest level of continuous improvement is implemented.  The Operations Manager must be detail and process-oriented, have a bias for action, and can simultaneously facilitate multiple priorities and processes at the Mid-States DC. The DC Operations Manager would report directly to the Director of Warehouse Operations. 

The ideal candidate maintains a high standard of professionalism, is technically proficient, mentors others, leads by example in all facets of the role, is an effective communicator, demonstrates strong computer and analytical abilities, and possesses the aptitude to learn new systems and processes quickly.

What You Will Do:

• Embody Mid-States core values (i.e. make decisions with values as a guide).
• Cultivate, foster, and protect Mid-States company culture.
• Oversee the planning, staffing, and execution of all inbound and outbound functions.
• Manage all aspects of the inbound operation from timely receipts to inventory storage.
• Manage all aspects of the outbound operation from timely picking to expedited shipments.
• Resolve all outbound issues through coordination with planning teams and inventory control.
• Exhibit resilience and a positive attitude .
• Adapt positively to pressure, setbacks, challenges and change in order to achieve and sustain peak effectiveness.
• Accomplish warehouse operations through recruitment, selection, training, and coaching of Mid-States team members.
• Manage team members by appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Prepares work schedules and reacts quickly and effectively regarding unexpected labor needs.
• Develop and foster an atmosphere of high employee morale through an active, fair, and consistent implementation of policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the management team to develop and implement short and long-term strategies and help build and promote a strong teamwork environment in all areas.
• Provide high level of quality standards throughout facility.
• Support the safety program to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain a safe working environment for all team members.
• Operate MHE equipment: forklift, turret truck, rider pallet jacks, hand jack, and other MHE as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned including duties outside normal responsibilities as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience and Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in a leadership role
• At least 5 years of experience in a Manufacturing or Logistics leadership role
• Exceptional communications and interpersonal relationship skills
• High attention to detail and organization
• A passion for creating exceptional workplace cultures and employee experiences

Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing or related field
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Excellent computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), D-365, Adobe, and Google products

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean environment.  The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, some stooping, and significant fine finger dexterity.

TRAVEL:
Some travel involved  

OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A few words from our COO:

Mid-States is truly the best company I have ever worked for.  We strive to provide a unique, exciting, fulfilling work environment for our staff.  We are cautious when we hire because we want to protect that environment.  Drama, laziness, and entitlement have no place in Mid-States.  Our company is very financially sound and growing like crazy.  If you are an enthusiastic, high-energy person with a positive attitude and the skills described above, you may have just found the last job you will ever apply for.  I look forward to meeting you. – Jeff    

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