Operations Manager

Overview

Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor, has an Operations Manager role available in Livermore, CA!The Operations Manager will oversee both local and cross dock operations. This role requires a strategic leader with experience in high-volume distribution, change management, leadership development, and leading high-performance teams. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating ambiguity and driving business initiatives that support our rapid growth and operational excellence.

 

Salary: $110,000 - $115,000/yr.

 

Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130+ branches.

 

**All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address.**

Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead with vision, strategically managing the warehouse in compliance with company policies and vision. Develop a cross-functional team to tackle operational challenges and lead the complete rebuild of operations, ensuring a seamless transition and improvement. Guide managers through culture shifts utilizing a strong change management background.
• Achieve productivity targets and ensure all warehouse processes run efficiently and promptly. Implement process improvement initiatives to optimize operations and utilize high levels of organizational skills to enhance re-slotting the building.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and transport companies to ensure smooth operations and strong relationships. Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation requirements. Commit to a strong safety program and adherence to protocols. Maintain high-level housekeeping standards.
• Oversee receiving and warehousing operations, setup layout, ensure efficient space utilization, control inventory levels by conducting physical counts and reconciling with data, and manage stock control.
• Partner with Human Resources and Safety to initiate, coordinate, and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.
• Participate in annual budget planning and management. Manage budget to achieve financial goals. Monitor team performance and productivity against key performance indicators and standards; provide feedback.
• Plan work, assign tasks appropriately, and appraise results to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. Recommend staffing and workload levels.
• Recruit, select, orient, coach, and motivate employees, developing strong people skills in subordinates to manage staff effectively.
• Produce regular reports and statistics.
• Manage transportation teams, including trucks and drivers where appropriate
• Ensure efficient unloading, receiving, hauling, and stocking incoming inventory to avoid product backups. Verify incoming inventory reports and relay findings.
• Analyze patterns and identify opportunities for efficiency and productivity improvements. Apply Lean methodologies and tools.
• Ensure adherence to operational policies and quality control standards.
• Collaborate closely with General Manager and other functions such as Human Resources, Finance, Sales, and Loss Prevention to optimize operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Promote company values and ethics.
• Foster a culture of respect and belonging. Empower associates to act in the best interest of the company and customers.

Qualifications

You have:

• 7+ years in warehouse management, including 4+ years as a Warehouse Manager. Experience in high-velocity distribution centers and wholesale distribution.
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices. Proven ability to implement process improvements.
• Strong understanding of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Experience with warehouse management software and databases.
• Exceptional leadership skills and strategic decision-making abilities.
• Skills in safety management, surveillance, and inventory control.
• Excellent communication skills.
• BS degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business administration.
• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean concepts. P&L experience is a plus.

 

 

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