Operations Manager

WESCO; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Macon, GA is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a warehouse and distribution operation on the floor. This hands-on role requires strong leadership over a diverse team including Operations Associates, Drivers, and Administrative Coordinators.

You will drive on-time order fulfillment, optimize processes, and manage safety and audits. Travel up to 25% may be required as part of coordinating with sales and other departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; High School Degree or Equivalent required.
• 5+ years of operations experience, preferably in distribution center facilities.
• Experience supervising or leading a team of individual contributors or support staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the location to ensure on-time order fulfillment and shipping, receiving, inventory and quality management.
• Oversee facility operations including multiple warehouse management systems and value-added services.
• Maintain a safe, secure and inclusive workplace.
• Hire, coach, mentor, and train employees; manage performance.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and audit standards (e.g. ISO 9000).
• Manage expense-based P&L to plan.
• Drive efficiencies using LEAN methodologies.
• Ensure preventative maintenance of facility and equipment.
• Align capacities with market strategy and sales expectations.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable/Receivable, HR and Finance.
• Participate in annual budget development.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking an experience Operations Manager to join our growing warehouse and distribution operation in Macon, GA, This is a hands on, working manager opportunity for a leader who understands that strong leadership happens on the floor. As a Manager - Operations, you will manage multiple priorities in a customer-centered environment. You will lead a diverse group of team members, which can include Operations Associates, Drivers and Administrative Coordinators. You will interact with other internal departments such as Sales in addition to external customer support and interactions. You will provide exceptional customer service through order fulfilment and problem resolution. You will oversee key performance indicators (KPIs) to maintain and improve service quality. You may manage employees in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manages all aspects of the location to include accurate on time order fulfillment and shipping, on time receiving, manage working capital (as it relates to Operations), inventory and quality management systems.
• Management responsibility of a location that could include multiple warehouse management systems and/or multifaceted customer value added services.
• Maintains a safe, secure and inclusive workplace.
• Manages, coaches, mentors, hires and trains employees. This also includes performance management.
• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and audit standards (e.g. internal controls, ISO 9000).
• Manages expense-based profit and loss statement (P&L) to plan.
• Drives efficiencies within the facility using LEAN methodologies.
• Maintains facility tour-ready standards.
• Ensures preventative maintenance of the facility and all equipment (e.g. material handling equipment, wire cutting machines, racking systems, warehouse infrastructure).
• Matches facility capacities to customer/sales professionals' expectations. Works with sales professionals and leadership to ensure alignment with market strategy and accurately set customer expectations.
• Works with other support departments such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Human Resources and Finance.
• Actively engaged in developing annual budgets for the facility.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 5+ years' operations experience, specifically in distribution center facilities preferred
• Experience managing a group or team of individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Teams, Power Point)
• Ability to effectively communicate in both group and individual settings
• Capable of handling multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency
• Ability to travel 0-25% of the time

Working Environment: Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level is moderately quiet. Generally well ventilated and well lighted. Warehouse employees may be exposed to all kinds of weather and may be required to wear protective clothing. Operates heavy equipment. Strict safety regulations may be required.