*** PLEASE NOTE, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE COLD STORAGE, 3PL AND E-COMMERCE EXPERIENCE. ***
The Operations Manager will plan and oversee the daily operations of the organization to ensure goals and objectives are achieved. The Responsibilities, skills, qualifications & competencies are as follows:
Responsibilities:
- Plans and organizes daily activities related to production and operations.
- Measures productivity by analyzing performance data, financial data, and activity reports.
- Coordinates with other support departments such as Human Resources, finance, and logistics to ensure successful production operations.
- Oversees the shipping and receiving functions.
- Determines labor needs to meet production goals.
- Assists with budget preparation for operations unit.
- Coordinates with marketing and sales departments to determine pricing, timing, and number of sales promotions, and products to be sold.
- Assists with, or prepares and updates, organization’s operations manual and policies.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Skills and Qualifications:
· Experience with cold storage, 3PL (third party logistics) and E- Commerce is a MUST
Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
· Extensive knowledge of operations and production management.
· Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals.
· Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
· Ability to access and navigate the production facility.
· Ability to lift 15 pounds at a time.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
· Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field required; M.B.A. preferred.
· Certification through the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) preferred.
· Five years of related experience required.
Competencies Preferred:
· Strategic vision
· Effective communication
· Conflict management
· Collaboration
· Time Management
