Manager I, Operations

Archway-Marketing-Service; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway-Marketing-Service in Indiana is seeking a senior operations leader to manage facility operations across Receiving, Production, Shipping and Inventory Control, with full financial accountability for plant activities and client-specific projects.

You will drive cost-efficient resource use, oversee labor planning and scheduling, coach supervisors, participate in budgeting, and partner with client services to meet service and company objectives.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and supervision experience.
• Experience implementing lean processes and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Receiving, Production, Shipping and Inventory Control.
• Direct labor planning and scheduling to meet productivity targets.
• Coach Supervisors and staff, driving performance and training.
• Prepare and analyze daily/weekly/monthly performance reports.
• Collaborate with Client Services to meet client and company objectives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching

Process improvement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WMS software

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

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in General Business or related field.

Experience

Required

4 years:

manufacturing/warehouse supervision

7 years:

relevant operations, warehouse, distribution or pick/pack and ship experience required

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