Regional Operations Manager IV - Orlando, FL

Job Title

Regional Operations Manager IV - Orlando, FL

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Regional Operations Manager to supervise and provide direction for the daily efficient operations for the Regional Redistribution Service Center located in Orlando, FL.  This includes, but is not limited to, the functions of receiving, processing, shipping, storing, and delivery of floor covering and related materials, and the associates involved in these processes. This operation consists of 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts and a delivery area including Jacksonville, Tampa, Ft Meyers, Orlando, and Miami. 

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.  

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for 93 employees: a fleet of 41 drivers and 52 warehouse & office associates.  The delivery area is the state of Florida minus the panhandle from Jacksonville south.  

• Must possess the ability to work closely with Sales and Customer Service in meeting customer demands.   

• Responsible for maintaining communication with the Directors of Regional Operations on the performance of the facility.  

• Ensure a safe work environment is provided for all associates to include compliance with all DOT requirements.  

• Be a motivator by assisting and empowering employees to achieve facility goals and implement improvement processes as directed. 

• Work to increase market saturation for Shaw Truck and negotiating freight rates with customers to secure new business ensuring all customer needs/concerns are met on a daily basis. 

• Ensure effective utilization of transportation equipment and personnel for providing delivery and pick up service to customers. 

Qualifications 

• Four year degree and 5+ years of extensive management experience. Distribution/Logistics management experience strongly preferred.  

• Candidate must have leadership experience with large, diverse organizations.  

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, required.  

• Candidate must be organized with specific attention to detail. 

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, required.  

• Candidate must be organized with specific attention to detail. 

• Candidate must be willing and able to travel to regional warehouses located throughout the country. 

• Self-motivated and results oriented. 

• Preferred: Background in DOT Compliance issues 

Required Competencies 

• Delegate Authority 

• Build Successful Team 

• Plan and Organize 

• Build Trusting Relationships