Operations Manager

Fleetpride; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FleetPride, headquartered in Irving, TX, is the nation’s largest distributor of heavy-duty parts and service. This 2nd shift outbound leadership role supports safety programs, staffing, and productivity within a large distribution network.

You will mentor frontline supervisors, drive continuous improvement, and ensure accurate, timely execution of deliveries while maintaining OSHA standards. Ambition, strong leadership and experience in distribution are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft tools, and Warehouse Management Systems (JDA, Manhattan, etc).
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in manufacturing, production or distribution environments.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Support safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment.
• Lead and develop team of front line supervisors and hourly associates.
• Maintain compliance and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Mentor, train and develop teammates for career progression and recognition.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Build and deliver productivity plans by reviewing forecasts and partnering with Ops Mgrs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

JDA

Manhattan

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business.

Partner with the best in the heavy-duty industry.

This is a 2nd Shift Opportunity in Outbound.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment.
• Lead and develop team of front line supervisors and hourly associates
• Maintain compliance and consistency and taking corrective action when needed
• Mentoring, training and developing teammates for career progression, performance improvement and recognition
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives
• Build and deliver productivity plans by reviewing forecasts, determine productivity requirements and partner with other Ops Mgr in the supply chain network
• Evaluate performance objective and metrics to determine inbound and outbound productivity requirements.
• Review work throughout the work process and at completion, in order to ensure that it has been performed effectively.
• Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staffing levels, to ensure that activities are performed effectively, and to respond to fluctuating workloads.
• Provide direction and assistance in the solution of problems with employees.
• Communicate with employees and management on a regular basis to insure procedures are followed, new procedures and methods are considered and new approved methods or procedures are known and carried out on a timely basis.
• Appraise and document employee performance at regular intervals as required by company procedures, insuring a plan for improving employee performance and potential.
• Recommend pay increase based upon performance.
• Receive approval from DC Director before discussing with employee.
• Enforce company policies and procedures, abide by same.
• Counsel employees in work-related activities personal growth and career development.
• Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded, and problems encountered.
• Ensure all stock is pulled and loaded into the delivery vehicle with accompanying and necessary documents, in conjunction with delivery schedules maintaining a 99% accuracy rate.
• Assist warehouse personnel with everyday functions when necessary.
• Prepare reports for the Sr. DC Manager.
• Ensure that all warehouse equipment is in working condition.

Education & Training

• Bachelors degree in business or equivalent is preferred
• Intermediate to advanced user knowledge of Microsoft, including database, spreadsheet, good working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (JDA, Manhattan, etc)

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in manufacturing, production or distribution environment; including a minimum of 2 yrs in a supervisory position
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills are required
• Lead projects and help your team achieve goals.
• You have a track record of taking ownership and driving results

Skills & Abilities

• Moderate physical effort and use or motor skills requiring manual dexterity.
• On occasion lift, lower, carry product up to a max of 10 pounds by hand.

Working Conditions

Large open environment Noise level is typically moderate Lots of activity , workers and equipment constantly moving, which requires constant adherence to safety procedures and rules

OSHA approved steel-toed safety shoes required from the first day on the job.

Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Company Information

FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Headquartered in Irving, TX, FleetPride is the nation’s largest distributor of heavy duty parts and service in the independent heavy duty aftermarket.

FleetPride’s sophisticated network of over 450 locations, more than 110 service centers, and six distribution centers ensures customers get the parts and services they need, when and where they need them.

We also offer heavy duty expertise with some of the best and brightest people in the industry.

FleetPride offers career opportunities for self-motivated professionals and now boasts more than 5,500 experts who are empowered and driven to create tailored solutions and solve problems for each customer’s unique needs.