Warehouse Operation Manager

Here's your opportunity to be a transformational leader as the Athens operations manager to drive operational performance while developing a versatile team.

In this role, you will manage daily operations for 350k Sq.

Ft of warehouse space and lead an employee base of 200 directly and indirectly.

You will have the opportunity to own strong stakeholder engagement with Schneider Electric's Global Supply Chain teams in Transportation, End to End Control Tower, and Supply Chain Planning.

The Distribution Center is located in Athens, Texas.

What will you do?


* Drive people engagement, focused on a diverse and inclusive team environment


* Ensure all operations adhere to industry safety protocols and comply with OHSA,DOT,and other government regulations.


* Oversee all inventory, logistics, and distribution operations


* Manage DC operations to achieve the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets through action plans and regular reviews


* Plan projects and sets objectives for the employees to meet


* Support transformation projects and continuous improvement


* Build strong local logistics competencies in the local team to drive innovation and agility Ensure the right focus and implementation on EHS action plans


* Manage and oversee the management of projects and programs to attain agreed objectives Guarantee the respect of SE policy & implementation of the local rules


* Validate Warehouse capacity planning


* Other Activities as assigned by Manager

Key Interfaces


* DC teams


* Logistics and GSC function leaders


* Customers of the DC's


* Suppliers of the DC's


* Customer Care

Skills & Competencies


* Strong leader of People


* Drive continuous improvement and transformation projects


* Lead Operation Excellence


* Structured and process orientated


* Results Driven


* WMS/TMS Information Systems (SAP, Manhattan, Q2C)


* Work well independently and in a team environment.


* Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement;


* Competency in budgeting, forecasting, and planning


* Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries o Distribution Center automation

Competencies


* Distribution Center Operations


* Transportation


* Supply Chain Management


* Projects Management Process (PMP) understanding

What qualifications will make you successful?


* Bachelor's Degree in SCM preferred, or degree in other related field


* Proven track record of leading and managing a full operation


* 5+ years of progressive experience in Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics


* Warehouse experience utilizing digital technologies and innovation


* Strong people manager and talent developer


* This is an onsite job and requires you to be present every day and if needed on weekends.

It would require you to have the ability to stand in the shopfloor for long durations.

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