Operations Manager - Arkansas

Job Summary

Overall responsibility for the Forest City operation of Arkansas Electrical Outlet which consists of a warehouse distribution facility and capable of performing QA repair services and testing.

Forrest City, AR (: )

Full-Time / Regular

• Plans and organizes daily activities related to production and operations.
• Measures productivity by analyzing performance data, financial data, and activity reports.
• Coordinates with other support departments such as human resources, finance, and logistics to ensure successful production operations.
• Oversees the shipping and receiving functions.
• Determines labor needs to meet sales and production goals.
• Assists with budget preparation for operations unit.
• Assists with, or prepares and updates, organization’s operations manual and policies.
• Manages the facility and its operations in compliance with local customs and laws.
• Provides input to and controls all business processes that in any way affect company/branch finances; ensures the prudent and efficient expenditure of company resources.
• Manages the relationship with and services provided by the head office in the US.
• Motivates, trains and develops employees as well as provides clear and concise expectations.
• Manages workforce consistent with best practices, issues and administers disciplinary action when necessary and ensures proper and timely documentation.
• Position requires a strong strategic thinker who is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.

• Adherence to profit and loss objectives measured through the financial statements and adherence to standard associated measures such as profit margins, expense ratios, etc.
• Consistently meeting monthly deadlines and objectives as agreed and typically described in quarterly reviews or through other project planning efforts.
• Handling ongoing projects and day‑to‑day demands that are not identified in formal quarterly objectives in a timely and accurate manner.

Supervision of operational staff to include warehouse and production employees.

• Knowledge of and understanding of all aspects of business management and the interrelationship of each.
• Knowledge, understanding, and ability to identify and implement various business processes related to all business disciplines including marketing, sales management, customer service, operations management, human resource management, financial management, and information technology.
• Ability to identify, set up and formalize business processes and to provide appropriate management, supervision, and staffing to effectively carry out business goals.
• Understanding of financial concepts and ability to understand and interpret financial statements.
• Strong sales knowledge and aggressive sales mentality; ability to motivate and reach aggressive and specific sales targets, emphasis on building strong customer relationships.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of electronics and manufacturing products and components.
• Deep understanding of all aspects of human resource management including hiring and termination practices, benefits setup and administration, pay structure, etc.
• Ability to easily understand, adapt to, and use computer systems and technology; intermediate to expert knowledge and ability to use end‑user tools, especially Microsoft Office, and ability to review all computer‑driven processes and manually audit for error.

• Several years of extensive experience as a Senior Manager, Managing Director, or Operational Manager/Director level.

• Several years of extensive experience as a Senior Manager, Managing Director, or Operational Manager/Director level.

None required

This job will require some level of hands‑on involvement in doing whatever is necessary to grow and develop a stagnant operation into a mature, efficient and productive team. Ultimately, it will be more of a management and office job and entails the physical demands associated with walking around to observe operations, and operating a telephone and computer (viewing monitor, keyboard, mouse).

You are eligible to participate in the Group CBS Management Incentive Plan.

• Seniority Level: Director
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

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