Operations Manager

Elevate Human Capital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Human Capital is seeking a Distribution Operations Manager for a client in the Houston, TX area. The role will plan and direct a safe, efficient distribution and fabrication operation with a focus on profitability and customer service.

Strong leadership, interdepartmental communication, and continuous improvement in lean, safety, and quality are essential. Responsibilities include overseeing shipping/receiving, inventory planning, and coordinating Inside Sales to optimize margins and

Qualifications

• Five years of managing and supervising in an industrial distribution environment.
• Experience leading and developing individuals and teams.
• Strong bottom-line business management and decision-making experience.
• Working knowledge of computers and business software; P21 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and direct a safe, efficient distribution/fabrication operation to achieve company goals.
• Coordinate Inside Sales with pricing to maximize gross margin and sales.
• Ensure accurate, timely shipping, receiving, and processing of material.
• Maintain organized inventory and storage layout; optimize inventory planning.
• Manage Inside Sales, production/fabrication, and distribution teams; oversee payroll.

Skills

Interdepartmental communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical skills

Bilingual English/Spanish beneficial

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

P21

Job description

EHC is currently looking for a Distribution Operations Manager for a client in the Houston, TX area.

Position Summary:

Responsible for planning, developing, and directing a safe, efficient, and high morale distribution/fabrication operation to achieve results desired by the company. Actively participate with management to develop, analyze, and evaluate the strategic direction of the branch in order to increase profitability, sales, and operational efficiency. Interdepartmental communication skills required for working with both internal and external customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all daily operations and development of annual business plan
• Coordinate the Inside Sales effort, maintaining competitive market based pricing to maximize the Gross Margin and/or increased sales
• Responsible for working with management and operations team to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient shipping, receiving and processing of material
• Responsible for working with management team to maintain an accurate and well-organized inventory and planning and implementing storage layout of inventory
• Manage Inside Sales staff, production/fabrication groups, and distribution teams, including recruiting, training, and evaluating all operations personnel as well as weekly payroll management
• Regularly make suggestions for improvement and work on continuous improvement projects for lean, quality and safety
• Ensure that all safety programs, company policies, procedures and guidelines are maintained and properly documented
• Responsible for developing a comprehensive succession plan for operations personnel
• Perform other work related duties as assigned and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during the course of employment

Education and Experience:

• High school or equivalent (GED) required. 4 year degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years experience of managing and supervising in an industrial distribution environment
• Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience leading and developing individuals and teams
• Minimum of five (5) years industry experience in fluid conveyance or fluid sealing
• Working knowledge of bottom-line business management with the proven ability to make sound business decisions, discuss and resolve problems
• Working knowledge of computers and business related software, experience with P21 helpful
• Strong verbal, written, mathematical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English with verbal Spanish skills being beneficial

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for an extended period.