Harbor Freight Tools · 1 hour ago
Operations Manager - Supply Chain - Moreno Valley, CA
Moreno Valley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHarbor Freight Tools is a leading retailer in the tools and equipment industry, and they are seeking an Operations Manager to oversee functions within their distribution center. The role involves ensuring key metrics are met, leading a team of managers, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and safety.
ManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Ensure all Safety policies and procedures are adhered to and enforced at all times
Lead and manage a team of front line managers in the daily planning and execution of daily operations of assigned functional areas within the Distribution Center
Manage team performance to meet or exceed established cost, productivity, quality and service targets
Plan, monitor, appraise, and manage subordinate performance results
Models the Company’s values so to influence others to perform in an aligned manner
Develop subordinate leadership team through mentoring, coaching and training so to enable a global perspective as well as promoting optimal results within the multifunctions of the operation
Provide necessary communication and motivation to staff; monitor individual performance via observation and review of various productivity metrics; counsel and discipline as necessary
Manage staffing, supply and equipment needs based on forecasted volumes
And ensure that established policies, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed
Lead the creation and sustainment of a culture of continuous process improvement and associate engagement
Conduct regularly scheduled functional area reviews/reporting and provide follow-up
Troubleshoot and provide solutions for issues of a moderate to complex scope
Execute assigned operational responsibilities to achieve assigned KPIs while staying within budget parameters. React to variances and approve plans to get back on plan
Develop and/or manage KPIs to ensure performance, service, quality and cost goals are achieved
Ensure work instructions are documented and current for all functional areas and escalate any changes to SOP to appropriate partner. Receive and approve all related process changes to improve efficiencies, safety, etc
Ensure all training/cross-training plans are achieved on time as scheduled
Ensure that a climate of openness, trust and respect exists for each Associate
Establish courses of action for self and others to ensure that work objectives are approached with a sense of urgency, attacked in a standardized manner, and consistent with building goals and objectives
Lead in ways that ensure the work environment is maintained in accordance with 5S and Safety requirements
Collaborate and partner cross-functionally at all levels within the DC and across divisions of the company, including communication with corporate partners, external vendor partners and resources
Ensure all process and functions support inventory integrity
Clearly conveys information through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that is understandable, easy to retain and timely
Continually build business acumen by accurately identify problems, issues and opportunities, collect data to draw conclusions and choose a course of action based on facts
Develop self so to enable having a global perspective as well as being able to , promote optimal results within the multifunctions of the operation
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a big box, high volume distribution center environment
Must be highly organized, able to handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and capacity to take on large areas
Possess a high degree of analytical skills
Excel at working and leading in a team environment
Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and written at all levels of management
Proficient with all aspects of Operations Management, techniques and principles
Possess mid to high level computer skills
Leadership - Models the Company's values and influences others to achieve individual or team objectives
Communication - Clearly conveys information through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that is understandable, easy to retain and timely
Initiative - Approaches work objectives with a sense of urgency and a dedication to exceeding performance expectations
Problem-solving/Decision-making - Accurately identifies problems, issues and opportunities, collects data to draw conclusions and chooses a course of action based on facts
Planning & Organization - Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work objectives are met
Policy Compliance - Manages in accordance with Company policies and procedures and promotes compliance in others
General Office Environment Requiring Ability To stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
speak and listen to others in person and over the phone
use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
lift 50 pounds
Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations or Operations Management preferred
Master's Degree in Business or Operations Management a plus
8+ years of experience in lieu of Degree
Company
Harbor Freight Tools
Harbor Freight Tools is a leader in providing high-quality tools at the lowest prices in the industry.
10001+ employees
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Chief Technology Officer
Tomas Kokko
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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