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Harbor Freight Tools · 12 hours ago

Operations Manager - Supply Chain - Joliet, IL

Joliet, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $144K/yr

3+ years exp

Harbor Freight Tools is seeking an Operations Manager for their distribution center in Joliet, IL. The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring the success of assigned functions, managing team performance, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

ManufacturingRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Daniela C.

Responsibilities

Ensure all Safety policies and procedures are adhered to and enforced at all times

Lead and manage a team of front line managers in the daily planning and execution of daily operations of assigned functional areas within the Distribution Center

Manage team performance to meet or exceed established cost, productivity, quality and service targets

Plan, monitor, appraise, and manage subordinate performance results

Models the Company’s values so to influence others to perform in an aligned manner

Develop subordinate leadership team through mentoring, coaching and training so to enable a global perspective as well as promoting optimal results within the multifunctions of the operation

Provide necessary communication and motivation to staff; monitor individual performance via observation and review of various productivity metrics; counsel and discipline as necessary

Manage staffing, supply and equipment needs based on forecasted volumes and ensure that established policies, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed

Lead the creation and sustainment of a culture of continuous process improvement and associate engagement

Conduct regularly scheduled functional area reviews/reporting and provide follow-up

Troubleshoot and provide solutions for issues of a moderate to complex scope

Execute assigned operational responsibilities to achieve assigned KPIs while staying within budget parameters. React to variances and approve plans to get back on plan

Develop and/or manage KPIs to ensure performance, service, quality and cost goals are achieved

Ensure work instructions are documented and current for all functional areas and escalate any changes to SOP to appropriate partner. Receive and approve all related process changes to improve efficiencies, safety, etc

Ensure all training/cross-training plans are achieved on time as scheduled

Ensure that a climate of openness, trust and respect exists for each Associate

Establish courses of action for self and others to ensure that work objectives are approached with a sense of urgency, attacked in a standardized manner, and consistent with building goals and objectives

Lead in ways that ensure the work environment is maintained in accordance with 5S and Safety requirements

Collaborate and partner cross-functionally at all levels within the DC and across divisions of the company, including communication with corporate partners, external vendor partners and resources

Ensure all process and functions support inventory integrity

Clearly conveys information through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that is understandable, easy to retain and timely

Continually build business acumen by accurately identify problems, issues and opportunities, collect data to draw conclusions and choose a course of action based on facts

Develop self so to enable having a global perspective as well as being able to promote optimal results within the multifunctions of the operation

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Supply Chain OperationsOperations ManagementAnalytical SkillsPlanning & OrganizationLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeam EnvironmentPolicy ComplianceComputer Skills

Required

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a big box, high volume distribution center environment

8+ years of experience in lieu of Degree

Must be highly organized, able to handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and capacity to take on large areas

Possess a high degree of analytical skills

Excel at working and leading in a team environment

Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and written at all levels of management

Proficient with all aspects of Operations Management, techniques and principles

Possess mid to high level computer skills

Ensure all Safety policies and procedures are adhered to and enforced at all times

Lead and manage a team of front line managers in the daily planning and execution of daily operations of assigned functional areas within the Distribution Center

Manage team performance to meet or exceed established cost, productivity, quality and service targets

Plan, monitor, appraise, and manage subordinate performance results

Models the Company's values so to influence others to perform in an aligned manner