Operations Assistant Manager

Role Overview:

The Operations Assistant Manager is responsible for managing supervising and overseeing warehouse and plant operations to maximize resources and productivity to achieve customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment for Tredits distribution and mounting facility. Will assist with management of employee and internal operation relationships and supervision to ensure a smooth safe efficient and cooperative working environment for employees. Works closely with Tredit management personnel including Operations Manager and Customer Service. Duties may vary to include some or all the following job responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee employees in the plant to ensure each plant process is staffed appropriately.
• Help in maintaining a positive atmosphere within the facility and actively promote unity between all departments (i.e. Sales purchasing production).
• Train new employees and work with temporary employees for day-to-day needs.
• Maintain focus on safety and adherence to policies that protect all employees.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures to help with increasing productivity and efficiency.
• Work with the managers to develop and provide a proper platform for delivering product successfully with timelines given effectively and efficiently.
• Oversee trucking plans and routes and assist with freight planning for our own internal trucks as well as third-party freight.
• Oversee and manage proper flow on the docks so that processes are efficient and effective while keeping the fast pace needed for incoming and outgoing freight.
• Monitor equipment tools and supplies to ensure machinery and tools needed are maintained properly and in good working condition.
• Review reports for incoming product and plan for material storage and delivery of incoming product between two different warehouses.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory values and adhere to Tredit inventory procedures.
• Communication of product movement between warehouses and assist with weekly cycle counts.
• Maintains safe work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points equipment and resources and maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Operating Expenses
• Process Downtime
• Quality Index
• Employee Efficiency
• Employee Retention and Satisfaction

Required Education/Experience and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in engineering manufacturing business administration or related field strongly preferred. Equivalent years of experience taken into consideration.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations with at least 2 years within a management role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes equipment and technologies.
• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data identify trends and make data driven decisions.
• Knowledge working with Syspro or similar ERP software and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Software (Outlook Word Excel etc.) and PDF software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to safety.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Capacity to handle prolonged periods of physical activity or sedentary work depending on job demands.
• Must be able to stand walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently use hands talk or hear.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50-75 pounds at times.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with formally diagnosed disabilities to perform the essential functions.