Operations Manager

Courier Express; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Courier Express is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee daily operation processes and activities at our Charleston, SC location. You will supervise multiple operating units, including warehouse and distribution centers, with both part-time and full-time staff, and strive to meet performance and productivity standards.

The role focuses on cost management, exceptional customer service, and creating actionable plans for different operating areas.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Courier, Freight, Distribution, Warehousing, and/or Transportation fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operation processes and activities.
• Supervises multiple operating units (warehouse / distribution center) with part time and full-time employees.
• Establishes and maintains performance and productivity standards.
• Manages costs of the operating unit and seeks to reduce them.
• Maintains high level of service with customers that meets Courier Express expectations.
• Creates goals and action plans for each aspect of the operating unit.
• Maintains positive employee relations and a safe, compliant work environment.
• Monitors operations by resolving workplace issues and providing management with status updates.

Job description

Oversees daily Operation processes and activities.

Primary Job Duties:

Supervises multiple operating units (warehouse / distribution center) with part time and full-time employees. Establishes and maintains performance and productivity standards. Manages and attempts to reduce the costs of the operating unit. Maintains a high level of service with customers that meets the expectations of Courier Express. Creates goals and action plans for each aspect of the operating unit. Maintains positive employee relations and creates a positive work environment through the enforcement of safety and compliance standards. Monitors the operations by resolving any issues that arise in the workplace. Provides feedback to management on the status of overall operations.

Secondary Job Duties:

Develops employees in the culture of Courier Express and provides the tools necessary for them to succeed in their position. Makes managerial decisions concerning staff and temp employees.

Education/Experience Preferred:

Previous experience in the Courier, Freight, Distribution, Warehousing, and/or Transportation fields.

Personal Skills Required:

Ability to plan and carry out daily agenda with limited supervision, management and leadership experience, highly developed organizational skills, ability to interact with employees at a variety of levels, excellent communication skills, rapid response to issues, attention to detail, ability to communicate with drivers on a routine basis. Must be willing to travel. Willingness to relocate a huge plus!