Area Operations Manager (74133)

JOB TITLE: Area Operations Manager

TEAM MEMBER PERKS

Along with a competitive paycheck, you will also get to enjoy a full suite of benefits including:

- Paid Weekly

- Sick Time - 5 days

- Vacation Time - Earn up to 2-weeks on your first year of employment

- Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays

- Premium FREE Medical and Dental coverage options

- Vision Insurance

- 401(k) with company matching

- Life Insurance

- Discounts on Tires and Wheels

- Opportunity for advancement

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU

- Youre a strategic planner who sees the big picture and the details.

- You thrive in teamwork and love building strong connections.

- Youre a clear communicator who keeps everyone on the same page.

- Youre passionate about developing talent and helping others succeed.

- Youre an excellent facilitator who can guide discussions to meaningful outcomes.

- Youre a problem-solver who turns obstacles into opportunities.

- Youre technically capable and confident using tools and systems.

- You bring attention to detail that ensures accuracy and quality in every task.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Excellence

- Ensure cost effective operations and infrastructure to support all sales activities

- Standardize operational process that creates and improves departmental structure

- Work with Distribution Center managers to develop specific sales growth objectives for each location for driving sales to exceed goals and profitability objectives through P & L management with continual focus on KPIs

- Manage the assigned locations budgets to exceed objectives and maximize profit potential; develop and implement strategies to address shortcomings

- Responsible for inventory management to include monitoring inventory levels to manage expenses, minimize loss and maximize revenue in accordance with established standards and policies

- Develop, review, implement and maintain a logistics process to ensure that product is delivered in a timely manner to the appropriate destinations and in the expected quantities

- Responsible for all operational aspects of the distribution center(s)

- Review Team Member time management and workflow planning

- Guarantee inventory accuracy is maintained at levels acceptable to company standards

- Develop strategies and programs to reduce costs and lead times, increase inventory turns and order turnaround time

- Make certain company assets are well maintained and properly utilized

- Utilize a fiscally responsible approach to managing and leading the facilities

Talent and Culture Development

- Train, develop and lead Distribution Center managers on operations processes and procedures, sales, product knowledge and service techniques

- Ensure Distribution Centers are staffed properly with qualified individuals who are properly trained and receive ongoing training

- Hold managers accountable by tracking performance and implementing methods to improve areas not meeting expectations

- Creates performance goals through the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); Reviews KPIs regularly to serve as the basis for continuous improvement

- Establish a culture based on the mission and core values of the Company

Innovation and Change Management

- Ensure the company is well positioned in a rapidly evolving and competitive environment by being an agent for ongoing organizational change

- Ensure assigned locations are effectively staffed by recruiting and hiring all distribution center management and minimizing turnover

- Maintains knowledge of market competitors, tire industry and new developments

- Implement process improvements and procedures using best practices

Compliance and Risk Management

- Ensure teammates adhere to company policies and procedures, OSHA standards, all safety and environmental codes and industry regulations

- Ensure teammates are being provided training on properly operating, utilizing and maintaining all equipment in a safe manner in accordance with equipment manufacturer guidelines

- Sustain a safe, secure, and well-maintained operating environment

- Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions

Cross Functional Collaboration

- Work with sales to deepen existing customer relationships and obtain new relationships to achieve established sales goals for the area

- Collaborates with sales to support customer priorities ensuring day-to-day tactical execution

- Works cross-functionally with all areas of the company including Finance, HR, and IT to ensure effective coordination.

- Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

- BS/BA in Business Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Management or related field, and/or 5 years of experience in the Supply Chain field, or equivalent experience

- 5+ years leading a multiple-site operation

- Managed the movement of goods from multiple import/domestic supply bases

- Experienced in high volume, fast turn-around distribution operations

- Worked with a diverse set of Team Members

- Fleet management, routing, and maintenance

- Implemented process flows

- Skilled working in a matrix reporting structure