Production Manager

No C2C or H1. Direct Hire Position Requires; US Citizen, Green Card or Permanent Resident

Primary responsibilities are:

• Manages standard operating procedures and directs an aggressive operating plan.
• Operating in a goal driven environment that identifies and directs lean concepts and cost savings opportunities.
• Has face-to-face contact with client management and conforms to agreed upon operational metrics.
• Challenge is to motivate and lead program operational needs while driving resiliency in business systems and process while improving site efficiencies.
• Engaging the team to maintain an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Oversees the daily organizational activities and facilitates the business unit’s workflow.
• Manages and directs the daily activities of multiple operations functions.
• Determines workflow and scheduling and enforces operational polices and procedures.
• Relies on experience and sound data to make business decisions that supports the organizational goals.
• Makes recommendations to improve the productivity, quality, and efficient delivery of products, KPI’s and services within the organization.
• Responsible for planning and directing operational budgets, goals, staffing and business unit’s objectives.
• Lead operational activities to enhance functional capabilities, efficiencies, and culture. This includes resource and capability planning, contracts management, demand/capacity modeling, facilitation and moderation of team meetings, and general support of departmental goals.
• In collaboration with function leadership, forecast, construct, and manage budgets. Forecast and manage implications of alternative development scenarios.
• Provide leadership and develop strategic recommendations to ensure all functional areas operate within the current Plan/Update budget.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: BS or BA degree or equivalent experience in Logistic Operations. Fulfillment Center/Distribution experience required.
• Proven track record in operations management (8-10 years minimum experience)
• Must have experience in a Distribution Center with high mix/high volume environments.
• Intermediate knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (SFDC, SAP, Oracle, etc…)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience managing and leading an operation (Gateway, Warehouse, Fulfillment Center, Sort Center, etc)
• Experience with performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean techniques
• Candidates must have a flexible schedule to cover 24/7 operation
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
• Develop and maintain fulfillment management system to ensure high performance of all operational functions
• Collaborate with engineering and serviceability teams on customer and lean initiatives
• People management responsibilities include performance management, coaching, and career development
• Strategic planning and forecasting; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; resolve problems; and address staffing needs
• Advanced knowledge of standard business processes and systems including project management practices, portfolio review, finance, and budgeting is strongly preferred.
• Operations experience with large budget and matrixed environment is preferred.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines. Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects.
• Metrics measurements (i.e. delivery, costs, quality audits, exceeding all internal KPI metrics)
• Continuous Improvement Quality process (i.e. Lean Mfg, Six Sigma, ISO)
• Safety Program compliance (OSHA, DOT, and state and local agencies)
• Proven competencies in (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, MS Office)