Craft Vermont Hiring for Operations Manager Colchester, Town of Job at Milton, VT Full Time

Overall responsibility for warehousing and delivery of products. Management of Operations Department in a way that maximizes safety, service and productivity. The Operations Manager will utilize their proven operational skills, obsession with employee safety, and service to further accelerate our wholesale business. Must possess a strategic understanding of best in class planning processes, techniques, and tools to quickly assess gaps to address.

Essential Job Functions:

• Overall supervision of all operations department personnel
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, increase productivity, and implement solutions
• Formulate and ensure safety procedures and programs are being followed
• Prepare and analyze warehouse and delivery budgets
• Long-term planning of goals and assessment of needs regarding equipment and personnel
• Leads efforts to implement and report on daily/monthly performance metrics in support of company goals and business objectives
• Accurate accounting for inventory
• Work with Delivery Manager on formulation and maintenance of delivery schedules and routes
• Ensure proper upkeep of the warehouse and grounds
• Coordinate communication between departments and within department
• Ensure appropriate career path of subordinates
• Ensure that all operations personnel are properly managed to maximize safety, efficiency and customer service
• Recruit, train, mentor and coach all managers
• Make sure that all equipment is properly maintained and up to corporate standards
• Ensure proper upkeep of the tenant space, warehouse, and grounds
• Be the front person for all tenant communications
• Manage lease as landlord rep and be central contact for tenants
• Conduct or oversee regular and annual performance evaluations of all operations staff
• Stay on top of all workers comp claims and auto claims
• Serve as backup for warehouse and delivery manager
• Special projects as assigned

Why Join Us?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – $0 in-network deductible, low premium contribution
• Career + development opportunities
• PTO + Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program with Work-Life Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• 401k Savings Plan with company match
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Cell phone plan discounts
• Supplemental Plans available: Disability, Life Insurance, Legal & Identity Protection

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred
• Ability and willingness to work all shifts as necessary to evaluate the performance of shift managers and fill in when necessary
• Strong statistical knowledge and possess the mindset that data analysis brings solutions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in warehousing and delivery of consumer goods
• Strong decision-making ability
• Ability and willingness to work independently
• Ability to manage competing demands and deal with frequent change, delays, and unexpected events
• Knowledge and experience with DOT regulations
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate a team
• Proficient in Microsoft software

Critical Physical Demands:

• Walking and climbing steps and stairs
• Two handed lifting, handling, carrying cases from floor to overhead on a frequent basis
• Two handed lifting, handling, carrying quarter barrels from floor to 36″ on an occasional basis
• Two handed lifting, handling, carrying half barrels from floor to 48″ on an occasional basis
• Pushing and pulling two wheeled hand truck with cases and/or barrels on level surfaces and up and/or down stairs on a frequent basis
• Pushing and pulling pallet jacks with cases and/or barrels on level surfaces
• Sustained squatting, kneeling, stooping and bending while moving cases and barrels

All candidates considered will have a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and a physical exam.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better