Operations Manager (Industrial Distribution)

Operations Manager (Industrial Distribution) Direct Hire Richmond, VA Position is onsite—no remote or hybrid options $80-125k (based on experience) What you’ll do: Manage, schedule, and train co-workers to ensure efficient, effective, and profitable operation of all job functions. Assist with recruiting, developing, training, coaching, and managing the Profit Center team. Analyze sales and inventory performance reports and implement appropriate strategies to increase sales, improve operating efficiencies, manage assets, and increase return on investment and profit sharing. Review daily sales and inventory reports and address issues immediately. Evaluate inventory management reports regularly to ensure an accurate and efficient annual Physical Inventory. Resolve all customer, vendor, and carrier complaints and disputes quickly and effectively. Ensure the Profit Center conducts all business in accordance with Company policy and procedures. Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with the company’s Safety Standards, OSHA, and any other applicable regulations. Safeguard and maintain all Profit Center assets – buildings, fleet, equipment, inventory, and receivables. Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned. Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Team Leaders from our Purchasing, Warehouse, Technology, Fabrication, and Office Administration teams all report to our Operations Manager. Ensure that all business operations are conducted in the most efficient, effective, and profitable manner. Analyze and manage the processes used in all aspects of the Profit Center’s business, solve problems as they arise, and continually investigate the possibility of productivity improvements. What you’ll need: 5+ years’ operations experience 1+ year leadership experience Able to drive for company business. As a company business driver, you must: Be at least 18 years old. Possess a proper and valid driver’s license. Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with Company policy. Preferred Qualifications: 7+ years of operational experience 3+ years of leadership experience Possess a college degree in a related field (logistics, business, etc.) or equivalent work experience Possess certifications related to improving efficiencies (Lean / Six Sigma, etc.) Familiar with AI and automation tools Possess leadership qualities and is viewed as a leader. Effectively use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email, maintain customer and vendor contact files and appointments, and analyze performance data. Possess and maintain product knowledge related to the specific Profit Center market. Create and nurture a positive team environment, training and inspiring all co-workers to achieve the highest levels of customer and employee satisfaction. Build and maintain influential relationships with customers and vendors. Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity. Interpret performance report data to determine the effectiveness of business operations and take appropriate action to adjust processes to maximize profitability. Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply and enforce OSHA, DOT, and other material handling and facility safety regulations. Learn and operate the computer-related systems used for business operations. Quickly develop a comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center. Safely operate a forklift and all material handling equipment in use at the Profit Center. Operate basic arithmetic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. #J-18808-Ljbffr