Distribution Operations Manager

　　Position Description

　　Job Summary

　　What’s the job?

　　Operations Manager will manage and oversee all operations at the Winter Haven Distribution Center including the performance, efficiencies, and satisfaction of employees. They will analyze the facilities organizational processes and find ways to enhance employees’ work safety, quality, and productivity. Build operational policies and strategies that keep the organization functioning smoothly.

　　Lead all Safety Initiatives ensuring employees follow Safety Policies and Procedures including training and documentation. Collaborate with Human Resources Managers to establish recruiting, training, and hiring strategies. Follow Policies regarding Purchasing and Finance/Accounting such as auditing, reporting, and budgeting, to ensure the company stays in great financial standing.

　　Responsible to create a culture of safety by ensuring required training is complete, educating employees, enforcing safety rules, investigating all accidents, and providing coaching and correction.

　　Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices.

　　Collaborate with other managers in the areas of purchasing, planning and transportation to improve overall warehouse efficiency.

　　Use metrics to identify trends and create proactive plans for managing warehouse space, resources and properly functioning logistics between warehouses.

　　Help the organization’s processes remain legally compliant.

　　Formulate strategic and operational objectives.

　　Responsible to meet the financial goals of the facility.

　　Perform quality controls and monitor KPI goals including safety, customer service, and costs.

　　Develop and maintain training standards for staff.

　　Find ways to increase the quality of customer service.

　　Escalate and communicate all warehouse strains to proactively manage warehouse utilization.

　　Proactively evaluate daily staffing and resource needs and shift resources as needed to maintain a properly functioning infrastructure to the warehouse system.

　　Fulfill supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

　　Resource for Managing Third Party Logistics Partners in North American; to include Training, Auditing and Troubleshooting.

　　Required Qualifications

　　What do you bring?

　　Bachelor’s Degree and/or 10 years related Logistics / Supply Chain Distribution experience

　　Strong knowledge of EHS Principles and OSHA Requirements

　　Quantitative, analytical and computer skills, including: Spreadsheet mastery (MS Excel) and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) SAP software

　　Knowledge in inventory control and material management

　　Project management skills

　　Good Understanding of Transportation requirements

　　Strong knowledge of purchasing best practices

　　Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management

　　Familiarity with business and financial principles

　　Excellent communication skills, (verbal, written, presentation)

　　Proven leadership aptitude

　　Come be a part of our bigger purpose to change the world!

　　Additional Description

　　PROBLEM-SOLVING

　　Ability to utilize available tools, systems, and market knowledge to effectively manage distribution and warehousing costs and consistently deliver cost reductions and service improvements coordinated with the overall materials management strategy

　　Strong understanding of EHS requirements to affectively keep employees safe, using tools to mitigate risks such as risk assessments, 5S and SMATs ( Safety Management Auditing Technique)

　　Ability to develop and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure customers receive uninterrupted service during times of crises.

　　Ability to present complex ideas simply and clearly to all organizational levels

　　“Big picture” thinking to address top-level concerns

　　Understanding of financial and budgeting processes and principles

　　Strong personal and professional judgment

　　Adaptability to respond quickly to a shifting reality and adjust initiatives and priorities

　　Organizational skills and the flexibility to jump from priority to priority

　　Comfortable with legal and regulatory processes to ensure company compliance

　　Ability to influence and persuade upward, downward and across divisions

　　Company Summary

　　Why work for us?

　　At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our productsmake the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) .

　　Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “ Making the World a Better Home ”.

　　What are our perks?

　　We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Ourmenu of flexible options (https://bit.ly/2RZtfYI) includes, but is not limited to:

　　Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental

　　Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program

　　Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)

　　Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career

　　Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends

　　Employee Recognition Programs

　　PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace

　　LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

　　Legal Statement

　　Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

　　Distribution Operations Manager

　　Location: Winter Haven, Florida

　　Posting Date: 01/15/2024

　　Job Code: USA07847

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