Operations Manager

TTI Group; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. in Anderson, SC is seeking an Operations Manager to supervise distribution associates and oversee receipt, storage, order filling, and loading of inventory in the assigned distribution area.

You will lead, train, and develop staff; coordinate staffing, monitor productivity, and enforce safety. The role requires strong communication, decision-making, and the ability to work across departments to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years in production, logistics, or B2B distribution with supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and WMS preferred.
• Ability to forecast and manage staffing and resources.

Responsibilities

• Supervise receipt, storage, order filling, or loading of inventory.
• Provide leadership and motivation to distribution associates.
• Communicate effectively to foster a collaborative environment.
• Assist management in problem-solving and coordinating projects.
• Recruit, train, and develop department staff.
• Plan short-term staffing and resource allocations.
• Conduct performance reviews and salary discussions.
• Monitor productivity and accuracy for the area.
• Administer safety programs and OSHA compliance.
• Ensure warehouse conditions support a healthy work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Forecasting

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Area of study in business/engineering/logistics

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Inventory control software

Job description

Job Description: TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc., has an opening in its Anderson, SC office for an Operations Manager that is responsible for supervising the distribution associates, responsible for the receipt, storage, order filling, or loading of inventory as it relates to the daily distribution activities within assigned area(s) of a distribution facility, and has functional responsibility for one large or multiple areas such as receiving, bin or bulk picking & outbound functions. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package -- tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation, and holidays.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise the receipt, storage, order filling, or loading of inventory.
• Provide leadership and motivation to associates.
• Communicate effectively with associates and create an open communication style that fosters a collaborative work environment.
• Assist management in problem-solving and coordinating projects.
• Recruit, train, and develop department associates.
• Short-term coverage planning for staffing requirements and resource allocations.
• Conduct associate performance reviews, ongoing performance discussions, and salary review recommendations.
• Monitor and record productivity and accuracy for the assigned area.
• Administer safety programs and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Communicate and administer policies and procedures in the assigned area.
• Ensures that the physical condition of the warehouse is conducive to a healthy and safe working environment.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years' experience in a production, logistics, or business-to-business distribution facility with two years of supervisory experience
• Area of study in business, engineering, or logistics, distribution management preferred.
• Logistics to include shipping, receiving inventory, and quantitative methods
• Strong communication and leadership skills, strong knowledge of warehouse operations and procedures, proven decision-making capabilities, and ability to manage and motivate employees.
• Knowledge of Warehouse operations, Warehouse Management Systems, Inventory Control processes, and/or logistics preferred.
• Self-motivated, self-starter, team player, ability to work unsupervised to complete tasks, follow-up skills, work through change, and deliver tough messages as it relates to associate performance, flexible as schedule may change as business needs change
• Financial literacy - the ability to forecast business and adjust to business conditions.

Environment:

This position requires managing dynamic circumstances and having the ability to make sound, independent decisions based on multiple considerations. Must interface and be able to establish cohesive relationships across departments. Must be able to effectively engage with a wide range of personnel under all situations and be both directive and responsive. Communication, interpersonal, planning, organization, and decision-making skills are important.

Physical:

May require some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) as well as other moderate physical effort, including bending and stooping. Prolonged periods of standing/walking.

Note *** The physical and weight-lifting demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Internal Qualifications

No final warnings. No more than 6 attendance points. Efficiency and Quality goals met for the previous 3 months. Must be in current role for 6+ months. Must meet all job description requirements.

TTI is a world-class leader in design, manufacturing and marketing of Power Tools, Hand Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Floor Care and Appliances for consumers, professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair and construction industries. Our unrelenting strategic focus on Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Operational Excellence and Exceptional People drives our culture. TTI was founded by Mr. Horst Julius Pudwill and Prof. Roy Chi Ping Chung BBS JP in 1985, yet the history of TTI's unique and growing portfolio of world-famous brands stretches back at least one hundred and fifty years. Through a clear and consistent strategy of acquiring and developing established brands, TTI has grown to become a clear market leader in power tools, outdoor power equipment, hand tools and floor care appliances worldwide. TTI is proud of its own history, and proud, too, of the huge legacy of tradition and excellence that we have inherited from the brands that make up our Company today. TTI actively promotes a strong corporate culture of respect and ethical integrity. Our Values are our beliefs, principles and standards that do not change over time. Values are the resources we draw on when asked to make decisions. They form the groundwork for our ethical behavior. All that we do at TTI must be consistent with the values to which we subscribe.