Distribution Center Operations Leader

Harbor Freight Tools; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 149,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401k

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Harbor Freight Tools is seeking an Operations Manager for its distribution center to ensure successful daily operations, drive KPI performance, and uphold safety and company policies. The role emphasizes leadership of front-line managers and cross-functional collaboration across the DC and with corporate teams.

The position requires guiding the workforce to meet budgeted goals while maintaining high engagement, implementing process improvements, and ensuring accurate inventory management across

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop front-line managers to drive the effective execution of daily distribution center operations.
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics to drive performance improvements and cost reductions.
• Serve as a role model by living the company's core values, positively influencing performance.
• Foster cross-functional partnerships within the distribution center and with corporate and vendor resources.
• Mentor and train direct reports to develop leadership and a global perspective.
• Optimize staff performance using productivity metrics and observations for accountability and development.
• Manage staffing, supply and equipment based on forecasted volumes and policies.
• Champion continuous process improvement and associate engagement through efficiency, planning and resource allocation.
• Foster a climate of openness, trust and mutual respect for all associates.
• Execute tasks to meet or exceed KPIs within budget constraints.
• Maintain and update SOPs; review and approve process changes for efficiency and safety.
• Oversee training and cross-training plans to achieve milestones on time.
• Establish efficient workflows and ensure alignment across the team.
• Foster cross-functional partnerships with support departments and ensure accurate inventory management.
• Develop strategic business acumen by identifying problems, analyzing data and implementing fact-based solutions.
• Ensure safety policies are followed to maintain a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Harbor Freight Tools is seeking an Operations Manager for its distribution center to ensure successful daily operations, drive KPI performance, and uphold safety and company policies. The role emphasizes leadership of front-line managers and cross-functional collaboration across the DC and with corporate teams.

The position requires guiding the workforce to meet budgeted goals while maintaining high engagement, implementing process improvements, and ensuring accurate inventory management across