Operations Manager | Distribution

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Full Time Columbia, West Columbia, SC, US

The Building Center, Inc .

Title: Operations Manager
Reports to:Store Manager
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Division: Columbia, SC

Under the direction of the Store Manager, the Operations Manager oversees multiple operations that control the flow of materials both to and from the location in the most timely, productive, and cost-effective method possible. Examples of these operations include manufacturing, distribution, and warehouse.

• Responsible for the overall operations and physical conditions of the location’s facilities and equipment
• Oversees the daily operations of the delivery and warehousing functions
• Budgets and controls operating costs to meet or exceed annual profit targets
• Plans operations strategies and goals, establishing each department’s priorities and sequences for the smooth flow of products to customers
• Reviews team and team member performance on a regular basis by compiling operational reports that measure on-time deliveries, back orders, hours worked, shipments received, etc., to ensure minimum costs, prevent operational delays, and forecast both short and long-term planning needs
• Resolves problems relating to processes, costs, orders, maintenance, inventory control, equipment/trucks, services, and systems that affect the division’s ability to meet or exceed customer needs
• Directs the implementation of safe operating practices in compliance with company and regulatory policies (DOT regulations, forklift operations, OSHA compliance, etc.)
• Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Supervises employees, such as Plant Managers or Supervisors
• Meets with the General Manager regularly to discuss sales and operational issues
• Conducts daily team meetings with operational staff
• Commits to continued learning on products, procedures, and more
• Responsibilities also include interviewing, hiring, and developing/training team members; planning, assigning, directing, and delegating work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; and addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Performs other duties, as assigned