Manager Operations Support

NFI; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI is seeking a Manager of Operations Support to oversee audit/compliance, start‑up, safety, and training across distribution operations in the region. This role reports to a Director in Distribution Operations and requires leadership across facilities and customer interactions.

Responsibilities include coordinating start‑ups, training Facility Managers, monitoring labor cost efficiency, and driving safety initiatives while aligning with company standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of distribution management experience.
• Experience utilizing WMS systems.
• Proficient with MS Office and basic networking.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications.
• Ability to train and present to local operators.
• Coaching and feedback skills.
• Proactive, with ability to work independently.
• Willing to travel up to 75% on short notice.
• Able to work extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance in operations, training, safety, productivity, and customer service.
• Audit facilities and manage corrective actions.
• Coordinate start‑up processes with customers and vendors.
• Provide training to Facility Managers and customer service reps.
• Manage labor planning and control labor costs.
• Lead safety teams and report safety incidents.
• Track performance metrics and report to regional leadership.
• Support Regional Vice Presidents with project tasks.

Skills

Project Management

Communication skills

Training & presenting

Coaching & feedback

Independent work

Willingness to travel

MS Office proficiency

WMS proficiency

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

WMS systems

Networking knowledge

Job description

Overview

The Manager of Operations Support is responsible for several operational aspects of the business which overall supports effective regional operation processes. This role may be responsible for audit/compliance, training, start‑up support and systems capabilities. The Manager will audit facilities to ensure compliance with the NDC standards of operations, oversee the start‑up process of new facilities, safety and process improvement, and improve existing training programs for Distribution Management. This position reports to a Director‑level position in Distribution Operations.

Responsibilities

Operational Procedures

• Monitors and ensures compliance in operations, training, security, safety, productivity, administration, customer service and sales.
• Audits and reports deficiencies in compliance and ensures timely follow up for corrective measures.
• Monitors and assists facilities in correcting operational facilities as needed.
• Leads mock facility audits to prepare sites for Annual Facility Audit.
• Tracks performance excellence projects and reports and provides updates to Corporate as needed.
• Assists in projects as needed by the Regional Vice Presidents.

Start‑Up Processes

• Manages and coordinates with customers on start‑up operations including inventory, space, operating equipment, customer service, shipping and receiving volume, packaging identification, pallet stacking / racking guidelines and understanding of rates and ratemaking process.
• Assigns start‑up project tasks to team members, sets up guidelines, obtains certificates or licenses from local government agencies, coordinates arrangements with realtor including warehouse lease, sets up vendor accounts, office and warehouse equipment.
• Coordinates with customer and acts as a liaison to ensure complete transition into operation and that all requirements are met.
• Provides training to Facility Managers ensuring that company policies and procedures are being met.
• Assists Facility Managers in determining labor needs for each operation and to monitor and control labor costs in order to meet financial goals.
• Establishes a base for productivity and will teach the Facility Manager how to track in order to obtain targets.
• Trains Facility Manager on the maintenance of equipment SOPs, the operation of a facility that meets or exceeds AIB and ASI standards on a daily basis, the review of flash reports, production and labor, accounting, payroll and billing approval procedures.
• Trains Customer Service Representatives on the proper reporting procedures, the operations of NDC computer systems, appointment setting, telephone etiquette, dress codes and the corporate deliverables calendar.

Safety Procedures

• Ensures safety and federally administered compliance regulations are enforced for equipment, vehicles, employees and obligate implementing safety policies, procedures and training programs.
• Trains facility management how to properly report and root‑cause PITCO and Worker’s Compensation Claims.
• Trains individuals to lead safety teams and meetings within each facility.
• Reviews investigation reports of safety incidents/accidents, measures data of accident and injury occurrences and reports to region.
• Develops and establishes routine around a safety‑training matrix.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 5 years’ experience in distribution management
• Able to utilize WMS systems
• Computer applications using MS Office and networking knowledge
• Project Management Skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Must be able to train and present to local operators
• Must possess coaching, feedback skills
• Must be proactive and able to work independently.
• Ability to travel at a moment’s notice for perhaps extended periods of time within designated region, up to 75%
• Ability and availability to work extended hours including nights, weekends and potentially holidays as needed by the customer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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