What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Operations Manager position at Warehouse Services, Inc.?
Warehouse Services, Inc, is currently seeking a highly qualified Site Manager for one of its area distribution centers in the Upstate.
Warehouse Services Inc. is a privately held warehouse services company and third-party logistics provider with corporate headquarters in Piedmont, South Carolina. We have been in business since 1986 and have averaged 16% growth since our inception. WSI provides multi-client warehousing, dedicated warehousing services and value-added services to our clients across many industry verticals.
Under appropriate supervision with latitude for independent judgment, the Site Manager reports to the Assistant Director and is responsible for the following. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position; they are only the major duties.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure operations meet the need of the customer
- Oversee all daily operations of the site
- Encourage and develop a safe work environment
- Ensure the facility equipment and the facility itself are in good working order
- Daily client interfacing required
- Approve all invoices for payment and issue Purchase Orders for all major purchases
- Approve payroll
- Develop and refine budget with assistance of the Assistant Director/Finance Manager
- Ensure the facility operates within budget – if not be able to walk cause
- Develop more cost-effective methods for operations
- Ensure all permits required by municipality are in place
- Backup the Sr. Operations Manager
- Assign personnel to job responsibilities
- Assist and direct process re-design where required
- Ensure Safe, High Quality, Productive Services are provided to our client
- Understand, implement and support completion of the daily operations plan
- Provide necessary PPE, equipment and tools to complete work
- Monitor, conduct, and review employee performance evaluations and follow up on progress
- Monitor and maintain operations KOIs
- Recognize improvement
- Support the IR, Quality, Inventory, Transportation, and Safety Departments in all areas of the operation
- Implement RCCA’s that will prevent reoccurrence of system defects
- Monitor the inventory activities and shrinkage, including execution of BLR process to client specification
- Support any programs needed at the operation (CTPAT, MDP, LMS, etc.)
- Ensure the operation conducts quarterly activity events
- Maintain communications at all levels
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Five years of Operations Management experience and extensive knowledge of WSI Policy and Procedures
- Strong interpersonal skills regarding interface with employees and client
- A strong commitment to the safety, care and concerns of all employees
- A strong commitment to treating all employees fairly and consistently
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
- Forklift certified or able to obtain certification
- Must be able to lift 55 lbs.
BENEFITS OFFERED:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k after 90 days of employment
- ProfitSharing Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Free Basic Life Insurance policy
- Reimbursement for steel toed shoes and prescription safety glasses
Warehouse Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
