Operations Manager

Harrell's-LL; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K Retirement

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Harrell’s LLC is seeking a Warehouse Manager for a full-time, day-shift role in California. You’ll lead the warehouse, coach staff, and ensure efficient picking, packing, and dispatching of orders with a focus on safety and cost efficiency.

The position requires 2–3 years of warehouse management experience, a valid driver’s license, and forklift certification. No weekends; day shift; competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred.
• Two to three years of warehouse management experience; distribution and forklift driving preferred.
• Must have a current and valid driver's license; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage the warehouse in line with company policy and vision.
• Oversee all warehouse staff activities including picking, packing, staging, and loading.
• Dispatch orders and coordinate deliveries; ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and engineering for new systems and tech.
• Ensure health, safety, and compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift certification

Job description

Full-Time Position (Day Shift)Hours: Mon-Fri Position (No Weekends)
Day One Benefits (including Health, Dental,Vision)
Paid Retirement (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)& 401K Retirement Option
Employer Paid Short Term (13 weeks) and Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off (2 weeks), Sick Time (5 days) & Paid Holidays (10)
Paid Life Insurance Policy up to $50,000
True Identity Protection (Norton LifeLock) - Employee Sponsored
Best Places to Work Award (Employer of Distinction)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Strategically manage the warehouse in compliance with the company’s policies and vision.
• Train, orient, coach, discipline, and motivate employees.
• Oversee all warehouse staff activities: picking, packing, and staging orders; cleanliness of the space; loading trucks.
• Dispatching: assess all orders for product and appropriate mode of delivery and schedule deliveries.
• Manage and assist in coordinating efforts between supporting departments within the site.
• Create a productive department through written and verbal communication.
• Project a positive image to peers and subordinates; to the customers we serve; to the industry in which we participate; and to the community in which we live by producing a cost-efficient, quality product in a productive environment.
• Coordinate needed support to operations areas through intradepartmental interface for smooth workflow and cost-efficient product.
• Continuously improve customer satisfaction through programs to reduce delinquencies, provide for on-time delivery, and meet customer quality and cost expectations. Actively seek customer interfaces to communicate and facilitate customer needs within the organization.
• Provide a leadership role in the integration of efforts within operations, quality, and engineering for the effective introduction of new quality systems and technology within operations.
• Responsible for workplace health and safety standards and for the security of the staff, building, and stock.
• Work with the corporate Compliance Department to administer and manage the organization’s safety and quality to provide an adequate and safe working environment.
• Ensure timely processing of system information and proper documentation concerning inventory transactions (shipments, transfers, receipts, changes in cost/price, etc.).
• Actively manage inventory on site as established by management.
• Oversee employee compliance with all Federal, State, and Local ordinances, as well as Company policies and programs.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local ordinances affecting this position.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Two to three years of warehouse management work experience; distribution and forklift driving experience preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have a current and valid driver’s license. (Site-specific)
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain certification.
• CDL A or B preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of production methods, techniques, and related equipment. (Production site-specific)
• Knowledge of production scheduling and plant operations. (Production site-specific)
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, excellent verbal and written communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and project management skills including the ability to work against pressing deadlines.
• Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to work independently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The use of a computer and phone – Must be able to see, type, write, finger, grasp, and sit; must be able to use a mobile phone
• Communicating with internal and external customers – must be able to talk, hear, see, and comprehend.
• Mobility of arms – Must be able to reach and use arms to manipulate small objects.
• Mobility inside the office and warehouse to access filing cabinets, office machines, and supplies – must be able to move about the office space, stand for extended period of time, reach, bend, and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Work is routinely performed in an office environment and in a general warehouse environment on a concrete surface with frequent exposure to both internal and external environments.
• Occasionally, may be exposed to noise levels that exceed a normal threshold.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• None.

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Harrell’s LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Protected Veterans/Disabled.
This company will provide Equal Opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, GINA, and age.

This is a management position
This is a full time position
Pay Range: 70,000 - 85,000