Senior Manager Operations

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• Promote and lead with AB’s purpose and guiding principles and develop a culture of inclusion, equity, and diversity in the DC.
• Enable and focus on talent development and succession planning in the DC and network‑wide.
• Direct all activities associated with the successful warehouse operations in the Distribution Center; ensure efficient working operation of automated warehouse systems and processes with a heavy focus on outbound operations.
• Lead a team of Warehouse Managers to prioritize projects and initiatives through collaboration, operate with a sense of urgency, proactively solve problems and drive performance improvements and standardization.
• Manage the process of order filling, outbound shipping, receiving, and stocking.
• Manage the operational clock with efficient use of labor and hours worked.
• Support compliance with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules and DEA regulations; maintain and coordinate all areas of security.
• Monitor performance and productivity measures in the facility and act as a change agent for maximizing earnings and reducing expenses while driving quality.
• Act as a backup for the leadership team as necessary.
• Review and monitor standard operating procedures; make observations and recommend improvements to promote customer experience, efficiency, accuracy, improved service, and lower costs.
• Monitor staff performance to ensure compliance with policies, practices and approved standard operating procedures.
• Supervise associate relations functions including hiring, terminating, performance management, development, and training of warehouse associates.
• Ensure that Distribution Center equipment is maintained and in proper working order.
• Must be willing to work extended hours, split shifts and some weekends as needed to meet productivity goals.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with Distribution Center associates.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four‑year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires a minimum of two (2) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.

• Must be relocatable to meet needs of the business.
• Working knowledge of an automated warehouse operating system.
• Working knowledge of ABC warehouse operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Good analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Good decision‑making skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills: ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Knowledge of computers to operate effectively with Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

The work environment is generally quiet to moderate, although the noise level in the warehouse is generally noisy. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical activity requiring reaching, sifting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing.
• Physical activity requires bending, kneeling and stooping; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Approximately 50% or more time is spent looking directly at a computer.
• Associate is frequently required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile).
• Abili…