S&S Activewear LLC Hiring for Warehouse Operations Manager Job at Reno, NV Full Time

S&S Activewear is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the operations of our Reno distribution center. The ideal candidate will be is responsible for contributing to the development and tactical execution of Distribution Center (DC) strategic building objectives. This role will drive all aspects of processes and operations to include, but not limited to planning, organizing, and overseeing the receiving, inventory, and shipping functions to ensure a smooth and consistent operation while effectively satisfying customer needs. The Operations Manager plans and directs DC activity to attain business objectives through effective leadership, cost reduction, productivity improvement, risk mitigation, and strategic compliance. All S&S Activewear employees must adhere and enforce the guidelines presented in the S&S Activewear Employee Handbook.

Major Responsibilities

• Promote, develop, and maintain a work environment that promotes employee inclusion, recognition and effective communication.
• Maintain effective, positive employee relations in the facility, in order to enable S&S Activewear to attract, retain, and motivate highly qualified employees.
• Interpret company strategy and translate those thoughts into the tactical plans and actions necessary for the Distribution Center to appropriately execute and support those strategies.
• Assign projects within the scope of responsibility.
• Hire, train, appraise and coach management-level team members.
• Develop the facility’s operating strategies, to manage future growth, improve quality and reduce operating cost
• Provide and promote a safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance of all company policies, including but not limited to, all Federal, State and local OSHA regulations.
• Direct major facility changes upon approval from corporate office.
• Maintain an effective system of communicating relevant information to and from the corporate office.
• Direct and develop the local professional management/leadership team.
• Setting, implementing, and maintaining local-based standards and measurement tools and processes
• Implementing new technologies and systems as required
• Ensuring high-demand, wholesale customer’s expectations are met or exceeded consistently by Distribution Center
• Participate in various cross-functional and/or cross-facility process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain facility equipment including upkeep and repairs.
• Communicate with other departments in order to resolve issues
• Enforce company rules and policies
• Encourage teamwork, discipline and strong work ethic
• Drive SOP compliance across warehouse functions
• Serve as a member of the Distribution team providing assistance as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 10 or more years’ experience in the management of a face-paced Distribution Center operating environment, preferably same day fulfillment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Strong interpersonal leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent comprehension, communication, and analytical skills necessary
• Knowledge of warehouse and material handling equipment essential
• Strong skills in planning, organizing and controlling
• Strong knowledge and proven track record of receiving, warehousing, inventory control and shipping practices
• Familiarity with and/or exposure to various distribution-related technology and automation, including but not limited to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Radio-Frequency (RF), and other computer-based systems
• Comfortable working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic E-mail packages/utilities
• Strong understanding of the importance of safety in the warehouse and ability to implement safety rules and procedures
• Experience maintaining a cooperative environment
• Strong customer service orientation and philosophy
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills

Physical Demands

While performing the responsibilities of the manager’s job, is required to talk and hear. Manage associates in the warehouse. Is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers. Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling of items up to 50 lbs. Moderate hand-eye coordination, near vision, far vision and hearing is required.

Working Environment

The job will be performed entirely in the S&S Activewear warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool. The job will be performed in a shared office. Will work around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the manager’s job.