Operations Manager

FleetPride; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FleetPride is seeking a Second Shift Operations Leader to direct inbound and outbound warehouse activities. You will supervise front-line supervisors, mentor hourly associates, and steer productivity improvements while ensuring OSHA safety compliance and policy adherence.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of distribution leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a proven track record of driving results in a fast-paced environment. This role requires 2+ years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in manufacturing, production or distribution.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role with team leadership responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to lead projects and drive results with ownership.
• Experience interpreting data to improve productivity and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead inbound and outbound operations and frontline supervisors.
• Mentor and develop hourly associates for performance and career growth.
• Ensure safety and OSHA compliance in the distribution center.
• Plan schedules and assign duties to handle fluctuating workloads.
• Analyze data to drive productivity improvements and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent

Lean Six Sigma training preferred

Tools

JDA

Manhattan

Job description

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

Job Description

In this role you will lead an inbound and outbound operation at a FleetPride Distribution Center. You will be responsible for leading, developing and engaging a team of frontline supervisors. Supervise and coordinate the activities of warehouse workers. Operations Managers are problem solvers able to interpret data and deliver meaningful results that drive productivity and efficiency.

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 ensure 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, ensuring 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

• Bachelor's 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)
• Lean Six Sigma training preferred

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Noise level is typically moderate

Lots of activity, workers and equipment constantly moving, which requires constant adherence to safety procedures and rules

EQUIPMENT

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

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.

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.