Ruan Transportation Management Systems · 1 day ago
Warehouse Operations Manager - Evening
Madison, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expRuan Transportation Management Systems is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee storage and distribution activities. The role involves managing warehouse operations to ensure maximum utilization of facilities, business retention, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction.
Transportation
Responsibilities
Supervise and provide leadership to build and maintain a strong team through effective communications, recruiting, training, coaching, counseling, appraising, rewarding, developing, and succession planning. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Develop and implement strategy to achieve operational and financial performance expectations. Develop and direct execution of Key Performance Indicators targets as measured against customer and company goals
Administer operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials and keeping warehouse inventory current. Responsible for the financial performance of warehouse and/or assigned areas. Identify and implement revenue and cost savings efficiencies
Work with Warehouse Supervisors and direct reports in the completion of an annual operating budget, which provides the expenditures necessary to support our staff in the delivery of outstanding customer service while achieving our targeted return on investment
Build and develop business relationships with both internal and external customers. Act as a representative of Ruan management team to the customer. Collaborate to achieve optimal solutions
Increase business and profitability through new and existing customers. Visit potential new customers with the sales team as a knowledgeable member of the Ruan operations team
Direct and monitor continuous improvement efforts. Plan and direct the implementation of new systems, processes, and procedures including technology and compliance initiatives. Ensure effective and efficient workflow and communications processes are in place
Ensure a positive safety attitude and environment exists within the warehouse operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Engineering required
10+ years of experience managing and leading teams, primarily in a Manufacturing and/or Warehousing environment with proven ability in problem solving, team building and decision-making
Candidates must have strong leadership skills and staff development experience, consisting of development, coaching and overall management is required
Must have excellent communication skills, and must be able to maintain and develop solid working relationships with onsite customer and team members
Preferred
Direct experience in process improvement using Lean or Six Sigma methods strongly desired
Preferred candidates will have experience with system integration and/or implementation with working knowledge using TMW, SAP, OTM or Red Prairie software
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
401k
Paid Time Off
Company
Ruan Transportation Management Systems
About Ruan Founded in 1932, Ruan is a family-owned transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ron Hanson
SVP & Chief Administrative Officer
Gayle Essex
Human Resources Business Partner
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