Area Operations Manager (64540)

JOB TITLE: Area Operations Manager

[locations: Swedesboro, NJ, East Hanover, NJ, Jessup, MD, Bedford Park, IL, East Hartford, CT, & East Syracuse, NY

TEAM MEMBER PERKS

Along with a competitive paycheck, you will also get to enjoy a full suite of benefits including:

• Paid Weekly
• Sick Time- 5 days
• Vacation Time- Earn up to 2-weeks on your first year of employment
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Premium FREE Medical and Dental coverage options
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Life Insurance
• Discounts on Tires and Wheels
• Opportunity for advancement

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU

• You're a strategic planner who sees the big picture and the details.
• You thrive in teamwork and love building strong connections.
• You're a clear communicator who keeps everyone on the same page.
• You're passionate about developing talent and helping others succeed.
• You're an excellent facilitator who can guide discussions to meaningful outcomes.
• You're a problem-solver who turns obstacles into opportunities.
• You're technically capable and confident using tools and systems.
• You bring attention to detail that ensures accuracy and quality in every task.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Excellence

• Ensure cost effective operations and infrastructure to support all sales activities
• Standardize operational process that creates and improves departmental structure
• Work with Distribution Center managers to develop specific sales growth objectives for each location for driving sales to exceed goals and profitability objectives through P & L management with continual focus on KPI's
• Manage the assigned locations budgets to exceed objectives and maximize profit potential; develop and implement strategies to address shortcomings
• Responsible for inventory management to include monitoring inventory levels to manage expenses, minimize loss and maximize revenue in accordance with established standards and policies
• Develop, review, implement and maintain a logistics process to ensure that product is delivered in a timely manner to the appropriate destinations and in the expected quantities
• Responsible for all operational aspects of the distribution center(s)
• Review Team Member time management and workflow planning
• Guarantee inventory accuracy is maintained at levels acceptable to company standards
• Develop strategies and programs to reduce costs and lead times, increase inventory turns and order turnaround time
• Make certain company assets are well maintained and properly utilized
• Utilize a fiscally responsible approach to managing and leading the facilities

Talent and Culture Development

• Train, develop and lead Distribution Center managers on operations processes and procedures, sales, product knowledge and service techniques
• Ensure Distribution Centers are staffed properly with qualified individuals who are properly trained and receive ongoing training
• Hold managers accountable by tracking performance and implementing methods to improve areas not meeting expectations
• Creates performance goals through the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); Reviews KPIs regularly to serve as the basis for continuous improvement
• Establish a culture based on the mission and core values of the Company

Innovation and Change Management

• Ensure the company is well positioned in a rapidly evolving and competitive environment by being an agent for ongoing organizational change
• Ensure assigned locations are effectively staffed by recruiting and hiring all distribution center management and minimizing turnover
• Maintains knowledge of market competitors, tire industry and new developments
• Implement process improvements and procedures using best practices

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure teammates adhere to company policies and procedures, OSHA standards, all safety and environmental codes and industry regulations
• Ensure teammates are being provided training on properly operating, utilizing and maintaining all equipment in a safe manner in accordance with equipment manufacturer guidelines
• Sustain a safe, secure, and well-maintained operating environment
• Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work with sales to deepen existing customer relationships and obtain new relationships to achieve established sales goals for the area
• Collaborates with sales to support customer priorities ensuring day-to-day tactical execution
• Works cross-functionally with all areas of the company including Finance, HR, and IT to ensure effective coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Management or related field, and/or 5 years of experience in the Supply Chain field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years leading a multiple-site operation
• Managed the movement of goods from multiple import/domestic supply bases
• Experienced in high volume, fast turn-around distribution operations
• Worked with a diverse set of Team Members
• Fleet management, routing, and maintenance
• Implemented process flows
• Skilled working in a matrix reporting structure