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