Warehouse Operations Manager - Reno, United States - S&S Activewear
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Company Overview
S&S Activewear is the leading wholesaler to the imprintable apparel and uniform market in the United States and Canada. Since 1988, we've provided high-quality, imprintable apparel to our broad wholesale customer base. We offer high-quality apparel that allows your customers to express their creativity through wearable art through concert merchandise, school & team apparel, marathons and fun runs company stores, theme park gift shops and everyone in between
Today, we offer the most extensive and accessible collection of fashion-forward styles around. And we get you the goods fast.
We operate eight nationwide distribution centers—that's 4 million square feet of efficient warehouse space—and uniquely offer the largest one & two-day distribution footprint in the industry, with its products reaching 99% of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico within two days and 44 states in just one day.
We offer more than 100 brands, including Adidas, Champion, Columbia, Dickies, Fruit of the Loom, Gildan, Oakley, Richardson, Tommy Hilfiger, etc.
We have grown from a successful midwestern t-shirt and fleece distributor into an industry leader with approximately $2.5 billion in annual sales.
In March 2021, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") acquired S&S Activewear.CD&R believed S&S to be a leading distribution platform with sustainable competitive advantage following significant strategic investments in its geographic reach, people, and technology.
About Clayton, Dubilier & RiceClayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is all about investing with a purpose. They're a private investment firm that really focuses on turning companies into stronger, more profitable versions of themselves.
From the beginning they have overseen the investment of over $35 billion across 100 different companies, and those deals add up to a total value of more than $150 billion.
The CD&R firm has offices in both New York and London.Job Description
S&S Activewear is seeking an operations Manager to lead the operations of our NV distribution center.
The ideal candidate will be is responsible for contributing to the development and tactical execution of Distribution Center (DC) strategic building objectives.
This role will drive all aspects of processes and operations to include, but not limited to planning, organizing, and overseeing the receiving, inventory, and shipping functions to ensure a smooth and consistent operation while effectively satisfying customer needs.
The Operations Manager plans and directs DC activity to attain business objectives through effective leadership, cost reduction, productivity improvement, risk mitigation, and strategic compliance.
All S&S Activewear employees must adhere and enforce the guidelines presented in the S&S Activewear Employee Handbook.Schedule
Monday - Friday, Full Time, Exempt
ONSITE - STEAD, NV
Benefits
Vacation, Personal, and Sick time.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long term disability.
Flexible Spending Account.
401K with 3% company contribution.
Discounts on brand name apparel.
Employee events.
Opportunities for advancement – Internal Promotions.
Duties & Responsibilities
Promote, develop, and maintain a work environment that promotes employee inclusion, recognition and effective communication.
Maintain effective, positive employee relations in the facility, in order to enable S&S Activewear to attract, retain, and motivate highly qualified employees.
Interpret company strategy and translate those thoughts into the tactical plans and actions necessary for the Distribution Center to appropriately execute and support those strategies.
Assign projects within the scope of responsibility.Hire, train, appraise and coach management-level team members.
Develop the facility's operating strategies, to manage future growth, improve quality and reduce operating cost
Provide and promote a safe work environment.
Ensure compliance of all company policies, including but not limited to, all Federal, State and local OSHA regulations.
Direct major facility changes upon approval from corporate office.
Maintain an effective system of communicating relevant information to and from the corporate office.
Direct and develop the local professional
management/leadership
team.
Setting, implementing, and maintaining local-based standards and measurement tools and processes
Implementing new technologies and systems as required
Ensuring high-demand, wholesale customer's expectations are met or exceeded consistently by Distribution Center
Participate in various cross-functional and/or cross-facility process improvement initiatives.
Maintain facility equipment including upkeep and repairs.
Communicate with other departments in order to resolve issues
Enforce company rules and policies
Encourage teamwork, discipline and strong work ethic
Drive SOP compliance across warehouse functions
Serve as a member of the Distribution team providing assistance as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
10 or more years' experience in the management of a face-paced Distribution Center operating environment, preferably same day fulfillment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Strong interpersonal leadership and team-building skills
Excellent comprehension, communication, and analytical skills necessary
Knowledge of warehouse and material handling equipment essential
Strong skills in planning, organizing and controlling
Strong knowledge and proven track record of receiving, warehousing, inventory control and shipping practices
Familiarity with and/or exposure to various distribution-related technology and automation, including but not limited to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Radio-Frequency (RF), and other computer-based systems
Comfortable working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic E-mail packages/utilities
Strong understanding of the importance of safety in the warehouse and ability to implement safety rules and procedures
Experience maintaining a cooperative environment
Strong customer service orientation and philosophy
Strong analytical and mathematical skills
Protective Equipment Required
Must be able to wear proper safety equipment (safety toe shoes, bump caps and safety vest). PPE is company-provided with a $100 stipend on safety-toe shoes after 90 days of employment.
Physical Demands
Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling of items up to 50 lbs. Moderate Hand-Eye coordination, near vision, far vision and hearing are required.
Working Environment
The job will be performed entirely in the S&S Activewear warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool. The job will be performed around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise.
S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.
We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.#J-18808-Ljbffr