Operations Manager

Ultipro; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wages via Rain app

Telemedical access

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Parental leave

Career development

Fitness class discounts

Financial wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

GEODIS is seeking a warehouse operations leader to establish procedures, oversee inventory, and ensure safe, efficient distribution. You will coordinate with customer service, sales, and maintenance teams to optimize throughput and service levels.

This role emphasizes hands-on management, staff development, and adherence to certifications. You will report to senior management and drive continuous improvement in the distribution center while safeguarding quality and safety standards across the

Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse management systems preferred.
• Experience with labor management systems and productivity initiatives preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business materials.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and leads operational procedures for shipments and inventory.
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse and equipment.
• Coordinates with customer service and sales for warehouse activities.
• Manages staffing, training, and performance of supervisors and hourly staff.
• Monitors KPIs to ensure profitability and productivity of distribution center.

Skills

WMS experience

Labor management systems

PC literate

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

• Establishes and leads operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse/distribution center inventory current
• Ensures the physical condition of warehouse and equipment are properly maintained
• Ensures work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment are submitted to the appropriate persons
• Confers with others to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functional areas such as customer service and sales
• Partners with the customer to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by communicating frequently with customers and following up on customer concerns and requests
• Ensures safe operation of the warehouse including meeting company standards for sanitation, maintenance, safety, and security
• Ensures operational excellence in all warehouse areas, related equipment, and warehouse management systems
• Leads an efficient and successful operations while successfully mitigating any barriers to success
• Partners with engineering to implement and maintain proper layout of warehouse and product placement
• Monitors and ensures facility key performance indicators (KPI) are met in a timely and cost effective manner to ensure the profitability and productivity of the distribution center
• Ensures adequate staffing, training, coaching and development for employees
• Reports employees' hours worked to Payroll on a weekly basis
• Provides hands on management of the distribution center including interviewing, hiring, and training Supervisory and hourly staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; and appraising performance to create a strong company culture
• Ensures compliance with CTPAT, ISO, AIB, and others regulatory certifications as applicable
• Effectively manages the budget and P&L of the operation
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems
• For food accounts, incumbent is responsible to report food safety problems to senior management to initiate action

What you need:

• Experience with warehouse management systems preferred
• Experience with labor management systems and productivity initiatives preferred
• Must be PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401k
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!

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