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WHSmith North America · 4 months ago

Distribution Center Operations Manager

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$0/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

WHSmith North America is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries. They are seeking an Operations Manager for their Distribution Center to coordinate assignments, oversee scheduling, and ensure efficient processing of inbound and outbound shipments.

Retail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Plans, initiates, and executes day-to-day responsibilities; ensures daily workload plan for all departments and associates are executed to the highest degree of efficiency and accuracy

Incorporates effective continuous process improvement, focusing on best practices

Responsible for ensuring effective training for all new hires and associates

Manages, reports, and corrects deficiencies in process control and/or other assigned KPIs

Able to work extended hours as needed

Ensures DC equipment is being operated within WHSmith safety standards and all HHT devices are accounted for daily

Works closely with DC Sr. Operations Manager to determine staffing requirements; conducts interviews and hiring according to WHSmith standard practices

Ensures the DC is kept clean, organized, and in accordance with WHSmith standards

Monitors supplies (security ties, shipping cartons, etc.) and notifies DC Sr. Operations Manager when re-orders are needed

Monitors, reports, and corrects safety deficiencies according to OSHA and WHSmith standards

Completes required accident reporting forms and procedures (i.e. drug screen) following any workplace accident

Assists in DC loss prevention by enforcing all applicable security procedures (i.e. monitoring of entrance, exit) and keeping dock doors secured

Maintains confidentiality of company sources and information

Ensure effective performance management and feedback for all associates and subordinate leaders

Conduct themselves in the spirit of the WHSmith mission, vision, and core values

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Warehouse technologiesSafety certificationLeadership experienceAdvanced computer skillsFluency in EnglishCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem solving

Required

2+ years' leadership experience in a supervisory/manager role in a distribution center/warehouse

General Knowledge of warehouse technologies such as WMS, YMS, conveyance, and/or other technologies

Pass certification training and yearly re-certification on sit down lift trucks and order pickers

Safely operate other DC equipment such as pallet jacks, rental scissor lifts, hand trucks

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Excellent communication and people skills

Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach

Ability to multi task and problem solve

Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing required

Overtime and weekend work may be required

Limited sitting

Frequent standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling

Limited travel or overnight

Normal or corrected vision and hearing

Can distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials

Fluency in English is required for training, customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures

Occasionally outdoors

Frequently exposed to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 90 degrees

Lift up to 50 lbs

Use of fine motor hand functions

Company

WHSmith North America

About WHSmith North America WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide.

Founded in 1955

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.marshallretailgroup.com/

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