Regional Operations Manager - Co-Packing

Keller is now hiring for a Regional Operations Manager to join the team at our Covington location! Located at 4101 Winston Ave., Covington, KY 41015. If you're looking for long-term employment with a company you can grow with, this is the position for you!

This ideal candidate would have extensive packaging and manufacturing experience as well as experience with employee development and customer-facing skills. Start-up and implementation of operations and projects are a plus.

Must pass a drug screen and a criminal background check prior to employment.

Job Overview:

• Oversee multiple warehouse & co-pack locations
• Packaging and manufacturing experience
• Servant leadership
• Developing/implementing operational strategies
• Overseeing daily operations
• Managing budgets and customer relationships
• Analyzing performance data
• Ensuring quality standards are met
• Coaching/training staff

What you'll be doing:

• Manage personnel, includes recommendations for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution.
• Build, develop, and maintain customer relationships. Participate in contract development and pricing.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for each warehousing location. The SOP’s will cover every aspect of the warehouse from using handhelds to operating a tow motor in a Keller safe manner.
• Develop/design productivity metrics and departmental goals. Regularly monitor progress to identify trends in activity and labor. Recommend, implement, and administer policies and procedures to enhance operations.
• Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement project efforts with team and other departments to increase efficiency (cost, quality, safety) in operations.
• For food grade warehouses, lead a food safety culture. Audit and maintain food safety within a facility.
• Drive the development of new training and/or re-training programs and ensure compliance across all warehouse operations.
• Work daily with all Keller Warehouse locations to resolve any operational/customer issues.
• Lead Warehouse In A Box (WIAB) for all warehouse and packaging startups and closings, coordinating with all departments and vendors.
• Oversee the financial success of the operations. Includes equipment quoting, labor management, invoice approval, follow up on disputes, tracking of all revenue/expenses to ensure profitability with monthly income statement reviews.
• Perform semi-annual warehouse audits with each location and ensure adherence to all OSHA, customer and company standards are maintained, includes periodic inventory audits and reconciliation of issues.
• Warehouse and Operations Manager onboarding and continual professional development. Ensure all training requirements are met throughout the organization.
• Proactively study operations and utilize the Corrective Action process to minimize risk of errors or safety incidents.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Extensive knowledge of packaging and manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations (pallet in pallet out, pick and pack, material fulfillment, inventory management, Warehouse Management Systems and RF Equipment)
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with leadership, subordinates, peers and other associates both orally and in writing.
• Skilled in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment, Microsoft Excel, and other data analysis tools.
• Must be adept at gathering information from various sources with the ability to analyze data and make recommendations for improvements.

Additional Qualifications and Experience:

• Packaging and Manufacturing.
• 5 years 3PL Warehouse Management Experience.
• Willingness to travel, as needed to monitor operations.
• Must have experience operating forklifts and the ability to obtain Trainer certification.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Work may involve some lifting and driving of equipment.

Amazing benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• AD&D Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability plans
• 401K
• Paid vacation/holidays

TEXT “JOBS” to (419) 909-3214 to apply or visit our careers page at www.kellerlogistics.com/careers

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Keller Logistics Group is an asset-based third party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Defiance, Ohio. We got our start in 1978 as Thomas E. Keller Trucking and have since evolved into four affiliate companies: Keller Trucking, Keller Warehousing & Co-Packing, Keller Freight Solutions and Keller Industrial Properties.

Our employees are empowered and trusted as experts in their field of work. We value transparency and encourage our staff to be their best through our culture of “Responsive, Resourceful, Reliable People in Logistics”. We value teamwork, collaboration and respectful interactions with each other. Our people hold themselves accountable for a job well done, with high standards of integrity. We look for ways to continually improve our processes to make us more efficient for ourselves and our clients. Finally, we value safety among all else. Time is money, but life is priceless!

Inc. 5000 named us among the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, we have consistently been named a Top 3PL by Food Logistics magazine, and the Truckload Carriers Association has recognized us numerous times on their list of Best Fleets to Drive For.

Keller Logistics Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?
• Do you have experience with warehouse operations/management?
• Do you have experience with packaging/manufacturing?

Ability to Relocate:

• Latonia, KY 41015: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person