Plant Manager

Verst Logistics; Hebron (KY); On-site; USD 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Department Manager in Hebron, KY to oversee operational excellence. Responsibilities include directing management to meet operational goals, enforcing compliance standards, and managing costs effectively. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills with significant logistics experience.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401K With Company Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing Education Opportunity

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in production/logistics environments.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs department to achieve operational objectives.
• Establishes Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Participates in budget preparation and analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Description

Monday - Friday, Hebron, KY

$135,000 salary although wage may vary based on experience

• VETERANS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY**
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Directs department management to achieve prescribed operational objectives and ensures timelines are met with the highest regard for quality, safety, housekeeping, inventory control and customer satisfaction.
• Establishes Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all department functions to ensure the consistent application of principles by associates.
• Renew and approve controllable costs in accordance with budgeted parameters for the department and reviews the monthly P&L for variances from budget.
• Participates in budget preparation and revenue/account analyses and ensures the accurate preparation and timely distribution of reports to the leadership team on a timely basis.
• Develops and maintains a productive work team through proper application of management skills in the hiring, coaching, training, and disciplinary action processes.
• Tracks and provides appropriate disciplinary action and motivational techniques to employees on a timely basis.
• Develops, implements and directs programs and training to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment and property and enforces safety rules and guidelines.
• Enforces and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and federal, state and local regulations.
• Establishes and maintains a professional and courteous relationship with all customers.
• Assists in ensuring the security of the facility and its employees, contents and surroundings.
• Implements continuous improvements in processes.
• Assist in the movement of the workforce
• Visits customer sites as needed to ensure overall customer satisfaction.
• Represents the company at business and industry events as needed.
  
  

Job Specifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent
  
  

Work Related Experience Preferred.

• Minimum of 8 years prior experience in a production, warehouse, logistics
  
  

environment.

• Minimum of 5 years prior supervisory experience with emphasis on leadership,
  
  

supervision, motivation, communication and planning.

• Minimum of 3 years prior experience in P&L reviews
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operations.
• Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office and software applications
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work efficiently with a professional, customer friendly attitude.
  
  

About Verst Logistics

Verst Logistics is a family-owned company that offers Fulfillment, Packaging, Warehousing and Transportation solutions to our customers.

In 1966, our founder, William G. “Bill” Verst, set out to build a customer-first, no nonsense warehousing company in Northern Kentucky. The kind run by honest, hardworking people who always do the right thing to get results for our customers. We’ve since expanded well beyond that initial vision, both in terms of our physical scale and our solutions. www.verstlogistics.com

Our Core Values

At Verst, we believe that the standards of behavior that have helped our company achieve success over the years are represented in the fabric and makeup of our organization. As we continue to grow, it is critical that we recognize and strive to follow our values, not just in business but in our lives outside of the business environment as well.

INNOVATION: The introduction of new collaborative ideas and solutions

EXCELLENCE: The passion to deliver exceptional service in all aspects of our activities

RESPECT: High regard for time, knowledge and concerns of others while always demonstrating integrity and trust

SAFETY: A goal of no injury or adverse customer, environmental or community impact while doing our work

TEAMWORK: Collaboration with individual and group accountability toward a common objective

Benefits Include

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401K With Company Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education Opportunity
• Service Awards to recognize employment milestones
  
  

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the duties of the position, and do not include all the tasks that the incumbent may be required to perform. The incumbent must be able to perform all of the essential functions of this job, either with or without reasonable accommodation.