Operations Manager

Capstone-Logistics,-LL; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone-Logistics,-LL is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to manage daily activities in the Distribution Center in California, with 2nd shift starting at 12pm or 3rd shift at 9pm. Lead staffing planning, ensure accurate handling of inbound/outbound goods, and coordinate cross-shift operations to meet productivity and budget goals.

You will drive safety, quality, and service by inspecting goods, optimizing space and inventory, resolving issues with stores, and collaborating with retail teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations in grocery industry.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment and transportation.
• Working knowledge of government regulations pertaining to warehouse operations.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to supervise and motivate others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Supervises warehouse activities to ensure proper handling and control of labor expenses.
• Coordinates shift functions to complete workload while providing excellent customer service to stores.
• Ensures inbound merchandise is inspected and correct as ordered and maintains safety standards.
• Plans and assigns work for efficient use of personnel and equipment.
• Oversees space allocation, slotting and inventory control to optimize operations.
• Develops relationships with retail division and stores; resolves complaints such as mispicks and delays.
• Assists in department budget preparation and attends safety meetings.
• Enforces safety standards to reduce accidents and related expenses.
• Attends monthly safety committee meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Job description

2nd Shift: 12pm start or 3rd shift: 9pm start

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Controls, plans, manage and coordinate the daily activities for the Warehouse. Utilizes effective planning to forecast volume, staffing, and supply needs in order to meet projected productivity and expense budgets.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES

• Supervises warehouse activities to ensure that both incoming and outgoing product are handled properly using proper training, accuracy systems and programs. Controls production standards as well as, meet projections for labor expenses.
• Coordinates functions between shifts, to effectively complete the workload, while providing excellent customer service to the stores serviced.
• Walks all areas of the warehouse with Supervisors; to ensure building conditions are maintained and comply with Company standards, associates are working safely, potential safety hazards are identified and addressed, potential damage is identified and corrected, and gather information concerning product issues pertinent to transportation.
• Ensures that all inbound merchandise is inspected and correct as ordered.
• Plans and assign work for most efficient use of personnel and equipment.
• Supervises and assist in decisions regarding space allocation, slotting and inventory control.
• Develops and maintains good working relationship with retail division and store personnel. Works with customers, in person when necessary, to resolve complaints such as bad loads, damage, mispicks, out-of-stock, and delivery schedules.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of department budget.
• Enforces safety standards to reduce accidents and related expenses resulting from unsafe work practices.
• Attends monthly safety committee meeting.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Previous extensive experience and/or formal training or education in warehouse operations, in the grocery industry.
• Possess thorough knowledge of material handling equipment, traffic management to include truck and rail deliveries and transportation.
• Must have working knowledge of government regulations pertaining to warehouse operations.
• Possess good leadership skills and the ability to supervise the work of others. Must be able to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results.
• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone.
• Basic computer skills required and personal computer experience helpful, with word processing and spreadsheet applications preferred.
• Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities. Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• During part of the workday the incumbent will be moving about the Distribution Center warehouse floor and potential hazards exist in regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, movement of tractors and trailers, etc.
• Temperatures in the warehouse may vary between --20 to 70 degrees. Noise levels in all areas are within acceptable tolerance ranges for those specific work areas.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of the workday.

SQF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor product in storage, on the dock, and on trailers as to ensure our Cold-Chain-Compliance of product is not compromised.
• Communicate to our associate the importance of shipping and receiving good quality product.
• Assist in the monitoring of our Shipping/Receiving processes and report issues as they may arise.

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