Operations Department Manager II

Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities – our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.

Operations Department Manager II

Monday-Friday 2PM-11PM

Major Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates warehouse shipping-outbound department. Provides regular coaching, counseling, and communication to distribution associates.
• Supervise the activities of department by maintaining a clean and safe work environment while being compliant with OSHA and Company Safety Guidelines.
• Establishes goals, defines and plans projects to ensure operational strategies are focused on and executed.
• Interacts daily with other departments to resolve operational issues.
• Capture and analyze data on current processes to develop plans to meet established and future business needs.
• Manages people, processes, performance management, compliance activities, and associate development as required by the job.
• Understands and demonstrates Essendant’s Core Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, change management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate ability to solve problems, achieve results and foster strong customer service orientation.
• High degree of initiative, team building and dedication to effective positive change.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of job-related experience required.

Benefits:

Benefits:

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K with Matching
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays
• Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
• Employee Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Salary Range: $55,000-$75,000

ABOUT ESSENDANT

Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.

At Essendant, we are committed to a transparent and secure hiring process. Please be aware of recruitment fraud, where individuals may falsely represent Essendant to request personal information or payments. Essendant will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information at any stage of the hiring process. All legitimate opportunities are posted on our official Essendant careers site. Please verify any role there before engaging. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Essendant, do not respond or share information. Report it to View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line “Recruitment Fraud.”

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