Operations Manager

The Operations Manager will provide leadership to the branch and manage a variety of general warehouse activities in an accurate, efficient and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the overall operations of the facility including supervising team members, monitoring expenses and overseeing P&L functions.
• Create and ensure a safe workplace and promote a culture of safety for the facility
• Partner with internal leadership team (Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Logistics) to maximize profitability, efficiency and to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding to hire top talent to improve the organization.
• Develop associates to become leaders of tomorrow by coaching, counseling and motivating associates to attain optimum performance, productivity levels, and associate morale.
• Provide effective communication and promotes teamwork among the team to aid in the accomplishment of the department objectives.
• Ensure that all Company and Human Resources policies and practices are communicated to the team members and practiced consistently.
• Accountable for compliance to all federal, state, local regulatory guidelines to include OSHA Standards and DOT regulations.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5 years' related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years' experience in Warehouse Department management preferably managing a unionized work force
• Knowledge of local, state and federal OSHA safety and FMCR regulations
• Experience in forklift certification and inspection, hazmat certification, operating various warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.)
• Must be able to lift, as needed, heavy objects (occasionally between 60-75 lbs.) with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to work regularly at a height of up to 26 feet above the ground (with provided safety equipment/processes/training)
• Must have strong leadership and organizations skills
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule with a "hands-on" management style
• Must be detail orientated and a team player; Excellent oral and written skills; excellent organizational skills and driven to excel
• Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Previous AS400 experience a plus

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days - Minimum 30 hours per week
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

Bunzl North America is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® . At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… Your Career - - Our Future!

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

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