Manager I, Operations

Archway Marketing Services; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Marketing Services is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee all facility operations across Receiving/Stocking, Production, Shipping, and Inventory Control in a fast-paced environment in Romeoville, IL.

The role requires 7+ years of supervisory experience in warehouses or manufacturing, strong WMS proficiency, and a track record of cost-control and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will drive safety, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; four-year degree preferred.
• 7+ years in operations/warehouse/distribution with supervision.
• Experience with WMS and Lean process improvements.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• History of cross-department collaboration and cost-control initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facility operations including Receiving/Stocking, Production, Shipping and Inventory Control.
• Lead cost-control and budgeting processes; drive continuous improvement.
• Plan and schedule labor; direct workflows to meet productivity and safety standards.
• Coordinate new client integrations and cross-functional projects.
• Partner with Inventory Control to ensure accurate inventory management.
• Prepare regular reports and analysis for management.
• Ensure ISO processes are up to date and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain safety compliance with MNOSHA and OSHA standards.
• Foster cross-departmental partnerships to achieve company objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Process Improvement

Labor Planning

Safety Compliance

Team Coaching

WMS

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School diploma required

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: To manage all facility operations to ensure company objectives are achieved. Develop, oversee, direct and have financial accountability for the work activities of plant personnel, including Receiving/Stocking, Production, Shipping and Inventory Control for assigned clients.

Major Areas Of Performance

• Ensure cost-efficient use of resources and on-going process improvement including planning, scheduling and evaluation;
• Perform management functions and provide coaching and direction to plant Supervisors and staff; Participate in budgeting process and implement cost-control measures;
• Responsible for labor planning and scheduling; Direct work flow to meet plant productivity, turn-time, quality and safety standards;
• Project management for new client integrations; Leads plant in continuous improvement Ensure proper training of all plant staff;
• Work directly with Inventory Control Manager to ensure proper control of all client and company inventory;
• Partner with Client Services to develop relationships and ensure service and company objectives are achieved;
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reporting and analysis for Archway management team;
• Partner with Industrial Engineer to develop costing models, workflow and scheduling analysis and process improvements;
• Ensuring ISO processes are up to date and continuous improvement of processes is taking place;
• Compliance with MNOSHA and OSHA standards and participate in safety committee.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications, (experience, Education, Knowledge, Skills) Required

• High School diploma required; Four-year degree preferred
• 7+ years relevant operations, warehouse, distribution or pick/pack and ship experience required;
• 4+ years of manufacturing/warehouse supervision
• Evidence of previous significant supervisory and leadership expertise with track record of initiative, coaching, performance management and process improvement;
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) required;
• Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills in both interpersonal and team settings;
• Excellent organizational abilities;
• Ability to evaluate and manage multiple priorities;
• Ability to make decisions and excel in a fast-paced time-sensitive environment;
• History of successful innovation including development, proposal and implementation of ideas to improve overall facility operations;
• Demonstrated history of effective cross-departmental partnership to achieve common goals for company and clients;
• Experience managing capacity in high paced and high turn environment
• Ability to conduct effective team meetings
• Experience conducting efficiency studies and lean process improvements
• Knowledge of plant safety and security requirements inclusive of MNOSHA and OSHA regulations