Branch Operations Manager

Hood Distribution; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employee assistance program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Hood Distribution is seeking an Operations Manager in Antioch, TN to oversee warehouse operations and manage a team of staff and drivers. Responsibilities include inventory management, procedural controls, and ensuring safe fleet operations. Candidates should have experience in warehouse operations and logistics, with preferred skills in hardwood lumber and forklift operation. A competitive salary range of $54,000 to $65,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, is offered after completing one month of full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations, distribution, logistics, etc. in wood products or related field.
• Specific knowledge of safe fleet operations and warehouse operations are essential.
• Hardwood lumber experience is preferred.
• Forklift operator/trainer certification is preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall warehouse operations including inventory receiving and processing reports.
• Manage routine maintenance and repairs on warehouse equipment.
• Communicate intercompany inventory transfers and material processing.
• Provide supervisory guidance, coaching and training to center employees.
• Ensure drivers are properly licensed and trained.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Distribution

Logistics

Fleet operations

Forklift operation

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hood Distribution is a market leader in wholesale distribution of hardwood and softwood lumber, plywood, and panels as well as a variety of other construction products to the retail lumber industry, cabinet shops, millwork houses and similar businesses.

We are looking for an Operations Manager in the Nashville, TN area. This position reports directly to the Branch Manager and is responsible for the supervision of the 4–5 warehouse staff and 4–5 drivers. Inventory management and procedural controls are major responsibilities of the position. The successful candidate should have experience in warehouse operations, distribution, logistics, etc. in wood products or related field. Specific knowledge of safe fleet operations and warehouse operations are essential.

Job Responsibilities:

• Candidate will manage overall warehouse operations, including inbound inventory receiving, processing of reports, delivery driver schedules and inventory management.
• Candidate will also manage routine maintenance and necessary repairs on warehouse equipment, trucks, oversee DOT compliance, etc.
• Candidate would be the point of contact in communicating intercompany inventory transfers and material processing. Coverage for Inside Sales occasionally.
• Candidate would provide supervisory guidance, coaching and training to center employees. Assure that all employees receive proper training and maintain their skills in equipment operation. Make all employees safety-minded.
• Assure that all drivers are properly licensed and trained and are observing safe driving and loading/unloading practices.

Qualifications:

• Experience in warehouse operations, distribution, logistics, etc. in wood products or related field.
• Specific knowledge of safe fleet operations and warehouse operations are essential.
• Hardwood lumber experience is preferred.
• Forklift operator/trainer certification is preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills required. ERP system familiarity, Microsoft Word/Excel preferred.

Salary Range: $54,000 - $65,000

Additional Information:

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, flexible spending account, 401k, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer