Operations Manager

advatixinc; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee all facility operations and drive efficiency across Receiving, Production, Shipping, and Inventory Control. You will manage budgeting, labor planning, and performance management to meet client and company objectives.

The role requires a strong track record in supervising manufacturing or warehouse teams, implementing process improvements, and maintaining ISO standards. A four-year degree is preferred and WMS experience is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; four-year degree preferred.
• 7+ years of operations, warehouse, distribution, or related experience.
• 4+ years of manufacturing/warehouse supervision.
• Proven supervisory and leadership experience with coaching and process improvement.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facility operations to achieve company objectives.
• Oversee Receiving, Stocking, Production, Shipping, and Inventory Control.
• Lead cost-control, budgeting, and resource planning efforts.
• Direct labor planning, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure safety, quality, and ISO compliance within the plant.

Skills

WMS knowledge

Leadership

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Operations Manager

Role Summary

To manage all facility operations to ensure company objectives are achieved. Develop, oversee, direct, and have financial accountability for the work activities of plant personnel, including Receiving/Stocking, Production, Shipping, and Inventory Control for assigned clients.

MAJOR AREAS OF PERFORMANCE:

• Ensure cost-efficient use of resources and on-going process improvement including planning, scheduling, and evaluation
• Perform management functions and provide coaching and direction to plant Supervisors and staff
• Participate in the budgeting process and implement cost-control measures
• Responsible for labor planning and scheduling
• Direct workflow to meet plant productivity, turn-time, quality, and safety standards
• Project management for new client integrations
• Leads plant in continuous improvement Ensure proper training of all plant staff
• Work directly with the Inventory Control Manager to ensure proper control of all client and company inventory
• Partner with Client Services to develop relationships and ensure service and company objectives are achieved
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reporting and analysis for the Archway management team
• Partner with Industrial Engineer to develop costing models, workflow and scheduling analysis, and process improvements
• Ensuring ISO processes are up to date and continuous improvement of processes is taking place
• Compliance with MNOSHA and OSHA standards and participation in the safety committee
• All other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma required; Four-year degree preferre
• 7+ years of relevant operations, warehouse, distribution, or pick/pack and ship experience required
• 4+ years of manufacturing/warehouse supervision
• Evidence of previous significant supervisory and leadership expertise with a track record of initiative, coaching, performance management, and process improvement
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) required
• Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills in both interpersonal and team settings
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Ability to evaluate and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to make decisions and excel in a fast-paced time-sensitive environment
• Demonstrated a history of effective cross-departmental partnership to achieve common goals for the company and clients
• History of successful innovation including development, proposal, and implementation of ideas to improve overall facility operations
• Ability to evaluate capacity in a high-paced and high-turn environment

Archway is committed to building a diverse workforce by attracting, developing, and retaining employees. We believe that by having a diverse workforce, we will employ the best talent and leverage unique skills and perspectives