Operations Manager

Socket.dev; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Career growth

Paid holidays

Life policy

Employee discount

Job summary

Eckart LLC is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily warehouse operations and optimize processes to support business goals. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across receiving, inventory, and distribution functions.

The candidate will oversee budgets, staffing, and cross-functional collaboration with procurement, logistics, and customer service to ensure smooth operations and performance metrics are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years logistics experience preferred; 5+ years in warehouse operations management or related field.
• Strong leadership and team management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of inventory management and shipping logistics systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily warehouse functions including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
• Develop and implement inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce costs.
• Analyze workflows and implement continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations; conduct safety audits and training.
• Prepare and manage budgets for warehouse operations and forecasting.
• Maintain communication with procurement, logistics, and customer service to streamline operations.
• Monitor performance metrics and prepare reports; identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation processes.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Inventory management

Shipping logistics

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or related

Tools

Inventory management system

Shipping logistics systems

Job description

Description

Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily operational activities and ensure the organization runs efficiently, safely, and effectively. This role is responsible for optimizing processes, managing teams, and driving continuous improvement to support overall business goals.

WHY WORK FOR US

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 30 days
• 401K match after one year of service
• Paid time off
• Career growth
• Paid Holidays
• Company paid life policy
• All full-time employees receive an employee discount at just 5% over Eckart's cost.
• Good group of people, low stress environment, family-oriented philosophy.

OUR MISSION

"Stock It, Know It, and Stand By It"

OUR VISION

Eckart LLC strives to provide the finest quality products to contractors, facility maintenance departments, and homeowners. Our employees are highly trained and motivated to serve our customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

This position may be required to perform additional tasks, responsibilities, or duties as assigned:

• Direct and coordinate daily warehouse functions, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
• Develop and implement inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce costs, including cycle counts and reconciliation.
• Analyze workflows and implement continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular safety audits and training sessions for staff.
• Prepare and manage budgets for warehouse operations, forecasting requirements and scheduling expenditures to meet financial objectives.
• Maintain effective communication with cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, and customer service, to streamline operations and enhance service delivery.
• Monitor performance metrics and prepare reports on warehouse operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation processes.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet business needs

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 1-3 years of Logistics experience, highly desired.
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations management or a related field, with a proven track record of success.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Have a good understanding of Inventory management system and shipping logistics systems.
• Knowledge of warehouse procedures and equipment?
• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks?
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills?