Senior Operations Manager (Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm)

Description

The Senior Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of their assigned operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, and profitability. They will play a key role in developing and implementing strategies to optimize operations and drive continuous improvement throughout the organization. This position will be working closely with both exempt and non-exempt team members to ensure that operations run accordingly.

Requirements

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work with site manager/supervisors to define requirements for operations and ensure the implementation of new strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed customer expectations
• Focus on LEAN techniques, quality management processes, and cost control methodologies within the operations to achieve company goals & profit levels; continued business growth; and long-term relationships with customers
• Manages performance continually; develops associates by providing training and coaching
• Maintains a safe work environment and fosters a positive team dynamic, resolving employee relations issues and administering corrective action as required
• Supervises and develops staff and otherwise carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Lead start-up activities with cross functional teams
• Daily interaction with internal and external customers is required
• Personnel scheduling to support all shifts and accounts, plan and organize staff workload
• Maintain documentation of processes that are followed by the department
• Provide director, managers, peers, and subordinates with information about quality, safety, delivery, cost, and morale
• Work with strict demands and budgets, so that they can set production schedules.
• Monitor and adjust labor assignments to align with account requirements
• Prepare and present quarterly business reviews, focusing on performance trends and strategic initiatives
• Implement cost saving initiatives to reduce operational expenses
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills needed:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, engineering, or a related field; or related experience
• Proven experience in operations management, with at least 4-6 years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and logistics
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency and profitability
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Daily travel is required between sites

RK Qualities

• Adherence to all RK Safety, Quality, ISO and HR policies and standards

RK Logistics Group will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if RK Logistics Group is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.