Operations Manager

Description

Central Pet Distribution is Hiring a Warehouse Lead for Day Shift Monday through Friday

Do you love pets and love working in a fast-paced environment? Our growing company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager. The Pet Distribution team works together to supply our customers with the nation's top brands of pet supplies like Nylabone, Kaytee, and Aqueon.

Location: Central Pet Distribution Center in Dallas, Texas

• Create a culture of safety, productivity, and process efficiency where employees are developed and know how their work is evaluated and fits into the big picture.
• P & L responsibility.
• Plans, coordinates and directs all distribution related activities.
• Directs and monitors compliance of company policy and procedures.
• Participates with senior management in developing strategies to meet short and long term company objectives.
• Implements and maintains cost effective measures to ensure warehousing efficiencies.
• Develops and maintains effective inventory control measures.
• Analyzes and monitors productivity of transportation department and oversees D.O.T. compliance.
• Manages supply vendor contracts and relationships.
• Collaborates with Sr. Managements on the development of annual budget process.
• Supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.
• Day-to-day management of the Operations at the Distribution Center.
• Work directly with vendors, buyers, planners, replenishment, transportation, distribution, and compliance areas.
• Actively contribute to the Distribution Center Leadership team by taking ownership of key projects or activities and mobilizing cross-functional team members to deliver the goals.
• Ensure all legal requirements are met relating to H.R. policies and procedures.
• Ensure all options are considered and most cost effective solution is taken to solve everyday business operational issues.
• Work with your colleagues to deliver the Distribution Center team KPI's. Understand the KPI's relating to Operations and have action plans in place to deliver them.
• Lead and implement all key projects relating to the Operations within the Distribution Center.
• Provide cost effective ideas / plans to help improve the Operations and deliver the wider Distribution Center objectives.
• Hire, train, coach, develop & lead the associates in the Operations to deliver the Supply Chain Operational Excellence plan.
• All job accountabilities and goals are subject to change with the needs of the business.

• BS degree or equivalent distribution and transportation management experience. BS in Business, Logistics Management, or Production & Operations Management preferred
• 7+ years distribution operations management experience overseeing order fulfillment, delivery, safety, inventory control in a sales driven organization with 5+ years P/L responsibility in a $20M+ business.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Must have clear, concise, written and oral communication skills. Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong work ethic with a "can do" attitude; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• A hands-on, high-energy individual with excellent presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills and possess an extreme attention to detail.
• Detailed knowledge of distribution operations including receiving, stocking, order filling, replenishment, shipping and inventory control.
• Comprehensive understanding of OSHA/DOT regulations/compliance.
• Ability to work closely with customers, service providers, facility management, and corporate supply chain members to develop innovative performance improvement and cost reduction solutions to ongoing operating concerns.
• Experience with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and RF experience.
• Must have excellent computer skills in MS Office; Advanced Excel skills required.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.