Manager I, Operations
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: To manage all facility operations to ensure company objectives are achieved. Develop, oversee, direct and have financial accountability for the work activities of plant personnel, including Receiving/Stocking, Production, Shipping and Inventory Control for assigned clients.
MAJOR AREAS OF PERFORMANCE:
- Ensure cost-efficient use of resources and on-going process improvement including planning, scheduling and evaluation;
- Perform management functions and provide coaching and direction to plant Supervisors and staff; Participate in budgeting process and implement cost-control measures;
- Responsible for labor planning and scheduling; Direct work flow to meet plant productivity, turn-time, quality and safety standards;
- Project management for new client integrations; Leads plant in continuous improvement Ensure proper training of all plant staff;
- Work directly with Inventory Control Manager to ensure proper control of all client and company inventory;
- Partner with Client Services to develop relationships and ensure service and company objectives are achieved;
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reporting and analysis for Archway management team;
- Partner with Industrial Engineer to develop costing models, workflow and scheduling analysis and process improvements;
- Ensuring ISO processes are up to date and continuous improvement of processes is taking place;
- Compliance with MNOSHA and OSHA standards and participate in safety committee.
- All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, (EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS) REQUIRED:
- High School diploma required; Four-year degree preferred
- 7+ years relevant operations, warehouse, distribution or pick/pack and ship experience required;
- 4+ years of manufacturing/warehouse supervision
- Evidence of previous significant supervisory and leadership expertise with track record of initiative, coaching, performance management and process improvement;
- Working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) required;
- Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills in both interpersonal and team settings;
- Excellent organizational abilities;
- Ability to evaluate and manage multiple priorities;
- Ability to make decisions and excel in a fast-paced time-sensitive environment;
- History of successful innovation including development, proposal and implementation of ideas to improve overall facility operations;
- Demonstrated history of effective cross-departmental partnership to achieve common goals for company and clients;
- Experience managing capacity in high paced and high turn environment
- Ability to conduct effective team meetings
- Experience conducting efficiency studies and lean process improvements
- Knowledge of plant safety and security requirements inclusive of MNOSHA and OSHA regulations