Operations Manager

Crate and Barrel; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate and Barrel is seeking a Distribution Center Operations Manager in Romeoville, Illinois. This role is pivotal for developing strategic initiatives to enhance productivity and operational excellence across the facility. You will manage all operational aspects, oversee personnel development, and maintain financial controls.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of distribution center management experience, strong planning abilities, and an aptitude for building effective relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Distribution Center management experience is required.
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Proven time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic planning with the Distribution Center General Manager for operational efficiency.
• Manage the flow of goods in and out of the facility.
• Oversee the development of the leadership team and hold them accountable.
• Plan and manage financial aspects including budgets and expenses.
• Coordinate communication with various departments and vendors.
• Drive operational changes for continuous improvement.
• Promote teamwork and a culture of respect among associates.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google platform

AS400 system

Red Prairie/JDA warehousing software

Job description

The Distribution Center Operations Manager is a key leader responsible for developing strategic initiatives to enhance productivity, optimizing workflows and driving towards operational excellence across all teams within our facility. This role is perfect for an experienced leader who is passionate about continuous improvement and who can partner with cross-functional teams to proactively solve problems.

A day in the life as a Distribution Center Operations Manager...

• Develop strategic planning in conjunction with the Distribution Center General Manager to ensure the efficient and cost effective operation and utilization of the facility
• Oversee all operational aspects of the facility in order to manage and improve the flow of goods in and out of the Distribution Center
• Assume responsibility for the development of the leadership team through hiring, training, continuous improvement, and accountability for performance
• Plan and manage all financial aspects, including operating budget and expenses along with staffing levels and productivity in order to maintain a cost-effective operation
• Coordinate information and communication with corporate departments, key department associates, vendors and stores to ensure that the right product is in the right place at the right time
• Follow the loss prevention and security guidelines to minimize inventory shrinkage and profit loss.
• Drive operational changes and foster continuous improvement
• Promote a strong sense of teamwork and a culture of respect by working together safely, effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all associates

What you'll bring to the table...

• Strong time management, organizational, planning and self motivation skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• 10+ years Distribution Center management experience
• Microsoft Office Suite, Google platform, AS400 system
• Red Prairie/JDA warehousing software experience preferred