Operations Manager

SunSource; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medium in Oklahoma City seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, manage Inside Sales staff, and implement business strategies. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, three years of industrial distribution experience, and strong leadership skills. The role requires sound business management abilities and knowledge of Lean principles. Equal Opportunity Employer with minimal travel requirements and physical demands including occasional heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of P&L experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience managing in industrial distribution.
• 5+ years of Lean leadership in distribution/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Region Manager for daily operations and business planning.
• Manage Inside Sales efforts and customer pricing maximization.
• Ensure accurate, timely shipping and processing of materials.

Skills

Business management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Mathematical skills

Lean leadership

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Business software (P21 preferred)

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Region Manager in providing guidance with daily operations and development of annual business plan.
• Coordinate the Inside Sales effort, and the input into customer pricing matrix to maximize the Gross Margin and/or increase 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.
• Directly manage Inside Sales staff and Shop Foreman, 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.

Skills, Education & Experience

• 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. Verbal Spanish skills are beneficial.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ P&L experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience of managing and supervising in an industrial distribution environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience leading and developing individuals and teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent/related industry experience.
• 5+ years Lean leadership in a distribution or manufacturing company.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for an extended period.
• Occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [e-mail] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E-Verify.