Operations Manager

ThyssenKrupp Supply Chain SVC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Thyssenkrupp Materials Services in the United States seeks a senior operations leader to oversee warehouse floor activities, driving safe, efficient, and standardized processes. You will implement plans in coordination with branch and corporate management to improve reliability, quality, and customer satisfaction.

This role requires extensive travel (up to 90%) and weekend flexibility, with a focus on Lean initiatives, policy adherence, and staff development to meet company goals and safety

Qualifications

• 4 year degree (Business or Engineering) or equivalent experience.
• Experience/training in labor relations, safety programs, ISO standards, Lean practices and sales functions.
• Leadership skills training, team building, motivation, strategic planning, finance and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure efficient, safe, and uniform warehouse operations.
• Enforce plans with branch and corporate management to improve reliability and quality of services.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and standards.
• Maintain 6S/Lean initiatives across operations and safety programs.
• Hire, train, motivate, and discipline warehouse staff as needed.
• Work with Plant Managers to set goals and assess competency while directing output.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Programs

Lean Practices

ISO Standards

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence."

Your responsibilities

Job Summary

Provide leadership and direction to insure the continual, efficient, and uniform operation of warehouse which will meet or exceed customer expectations in a safe and orderly manner. Enforce existing or develop and implement new plans coordinated with branch and corporate management to increase the reliability and continually improve the quality and efficiencies of the products and services provided by the business, while ensuring that policies, procedures, and standards are in conformance with company goals.

Job Description

This position will require travel up to 90% of the time as well as weekend flexibility.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that all functional areas of the company work within a culture of continual improvement in support of corporate 6S and Lean initiatives.
• Execute and enforce plans and procedures to insure the safety of all employees and visitors at our facilities.
• Ensure operations and equipment is in compliance to corporate guidelines and OSHA Standards.
• Ensure that preventive and corrective action methods are followed to eliminate or correct procedures and practices which do not meet customer requirements.
• Correct/clarify incorrect operational procedures.
• Communicate and monitor progress towards company safety, returns and allowances, and on time shipment and 6S/Lean directives.
• Evaluate and recommend new equipment purchases to enhance quality, capabilities and productivity.
• Manage maintenance of equipment to provide maximum availability and minimum down time.
• Work with the Plant Manager or Department Leader to establish goals, assess competency and direct operational output.
• Hire, train, motivate, and discipline warehouse employees if requested or as required.
• Purchase or direct the purchase of necessary warehouse supplies to ensure the ability to comply with written work instructions and customer requirements.
• Frequent communication with Plant Managers and/or site Operations Representatives.
• Travel/visit to each site as required.
• Assist with customer problems, including on site visits where necessary.
• Attend regional and corporate meetings when required.
• Perform employee reviews as required or requested.
• Other operational duties as requested by Plant Manager.
• This is a position that works directly on the warehouse floor on or around heavy machinery.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 4 year degree (Business or Engineering discipline) / working towards or equivalent work/life experience.
• Demonstrated experience and/or training in labor relations, safety programs, ISO standards, Lean practices and sale functions.
• Training in leadership skills, team building, motivation, strategic planning, finance and time management.
• PC literacy including competency with standard office automation and productivity software.
• Communication and Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with all levels of our organization.

Job Compensation

90-95k

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [e-mail].