Operations Manager

Position Summary

In collaboration with the Project Manager (PM), the Operations Manager oversee and coordinates the overall operations for the DLA Distribution Center in Barstow, CA, ensuring seamless integration of activities across both sites. This includes:

• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, quality management systems, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinating logistics, inventory management, and supply chain activities to support efficient operations
• Providing guidance and support to warehouse staff, supervisors, and team leads to achieve operational excellence

Essential Functions of the Position

• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and present solutions for the PM/APM.
• Direct non-functional area departments of businesses, such as safety, quality, procurement and maintenance.
• Direct administrative activities directly related to operation of the contract, but not specific to a functional area (supply or transportation).
• Provide direction to environmental safety personnel to review, improve and implement environmental management and sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management.
• Review warehouse layouts and storage plans to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Support facility management; ensure maintenance tickets and facility issues are reported and fixed in timely fashion.
• Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties, as required.
• Review quality reports and performance metrics to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing process or program improvement.
• Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation as required.
• Work with PM/APM to establish operational deadlines, formulate policies, and develop procedures that enhance productivity and support the organization’s objectives.
• Identify complex operational challenges; analyze data from sections and other information to develop effective solutions and implement action plans.
• Support and enforce an environment of respect with no tolerance for discrimination per EEO nor sexual harassment/assault.
• In the absence of the PM/APM may attend meetings with customers or the government in their stead.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provide guidance and support to project management personnel (i.e. – Safety & Environmental Health personnel, Supply Systems Analyst, Storage Specialist, Janitors/ Grounds Maintenance, etc.) and leads cross functional teams for internal CPIs.

Physical Demands

• Required to walk, stand, sit and move about the property for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Indoor/Outdoor; exposure to external environmental conditions possible.
• Noise level can range from minimal to intense.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Distribution Management, Business Management, or Business Administration.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in distribution management or logistics operations; five (5) years in a supervisory role within similar environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with automated warehouse management systems within the last three years.
• Strong knowledge of logistical processes, including inventory management, shipping/receiving, transportation and supply chain optimization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid Driver’s License without special restrictions.

Security Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must undergo a background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,000.00 - $86,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $76,000 - $86,000