Operations Manager

Overview:

The Operations Manager will be responsible for all aspects of management for the facility. Ensure all KPI’s and metrics for the sites are met and the sustainable profitability goals are met and maintained.

Responsibilities:

A. Site Safety & Planning

• Ensuring the site is not in violation of Company,

Customer, or OSHA rules

• Planning of monthly safety training
• All PPE is used as instructed
• Compliance with D.O.T. regulations

B. Labor Planning

• Plan labor to follow production or customer needs
• Utilize labor for VAS (value added services)
• Remove excessive labor for profitability and efficiency
• Track and train associates to maximize utilization
• Assist in driver retention and turnover

C. Discipline/Coaching

• Must enforce company disciplinary

standards when needed and document any
and all instances accordingly

• Must keep all disciplinary documentation

and update HR with all records
D. KPI Performance Set Up and Monitoring

• Identify and record performance

measurements to align with customers’
goals or needs

• Provide format for recording measurements

and update as needed to reach goals

• Add or remove goals to challenge operation

to better serve the customer
E. Site Layout, Space Management, Organization Chart, Procedures (SUCH AS SOP, WORK INSTRUCTIONS, FLOW DIAGRAMS)

• Assist management and engineering with

site layout

• Continuously monitor space needs

consolidating when possible

• Develop and maintain operating documents

(work inst., flow charts, Job descriptions)

• Proved org chart for customer and

associates
F. P & L Review and Budgeting

• Provide annual budget for management review
• Monitor P & L monthly and make necessary adjustments to sustain profitability

G. Develop Staff by Cross Training/On-Job Training

• Train, motivate and assist in the development and growth of employees
• Implement and maintain continuous improvement program
• Challenge employees to be more productive
• Coach performance and recognize assigned team of associates

H. Issue Necessary Reports to Customer/Liaison

• Provide reports based on customers’ needs
• Capture relevant information to be used during review periods

Qualifications:

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities

• Possess ability and skills to assess and discuss operational performance in a business review meeting with customer
• Create and analyze data for metrics tracking
• Ability to hear, see, and speak; in person, or by computer, telephone, 2-way radio, cell phone
• Hazardous material, fast-paced environment, exposure to falling objects and forklift traffic
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Know or be able to learn HighJump WMS, Oracle, and/or SAP Operating System.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)

Education and Experience

• 5 to 7 Years leadership experience in Distribution, Logistics or Supply chain Management

required

• Food grade facility experience, a plus
• Account management experience, a plus
• P & L management
• Know or be able to learn WMS and customer ERP if necessary
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software required
• HighJump WMS experience, a plus
• SAP experience, a plus

Competitive Compensation

401(k) match, Serious Health Condition Pay
Full Health Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Short & Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance
Paid Time Off

Holidays, Birthday, Wellness Day, Vacation & Sick Time
Cultural Perks

Casual Dress, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Adoption Assistance and Employee Assistance Program
Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/Disability/Veteran

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,500.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Hodges, SC 29653: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person