Warehouse Operations Manager

$100k Plus Benefits

Job Title: Operations Manager Work Location: Cypress, CA- Full Time, On Site

Department: Warehouse

Supervises (Directly Oversees): 8 Warehouse Associates in a 37k sq.ft facility

PURPOSE To lead, manage and oversee all aspects of a 8 person staff, 37k sq.ft warehouse and site level operations on a day to day basis for an Aerospace Metals Distribution Company

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND IMPORTANCE OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Most critical part of the job responsibilities; requires most of the employee’s time and effort

Productivity & Supervision

• Self-Identifies & Implements (build & launch) Lean Principles to eliminate waste and reduce cost (e.g. 6S, Visual Management, Key Performance Indicators, time studies, continuous improvement program
• Supervising, scheduling, training, hiring and holding employees accountable to work in the warehouse either as laborers, equipment operators, clerks or inventory control personnel

• Ensures that created work schedules are correctly followed and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly in all production
• Manages building, vehicles, machinery and equipment issues via preventative maintenance programs and inspections (e.g. material handling equipment like Fork Trucks)
• Fulfilling objectives and directions from the operation's Division Manager, headquarters or executive leadership team via leading daily production standup communications and reporting up status via SQDIP Scoreboard
• Partners with Corporate Operational Excellence team to standardize best practices
• Safety ( Health, Environmental & Security)
• Maintain adherence to OSHA regulations as well as various other guidelines, standards and company operating procedures
• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to management
• Quality: Performs quality checks of processed and completed orders before shipment
• Capability to be site quality representative and expert user of QT9 Quality Software
• Comfortable using 5 Why methodology and other quality tools to support Root Cause Corrective Actions and efforts by partnering with corporate quality team
• Performs quality inspections of received product and distributes product into the inventory when needed or applicable
• Checking and verifying shipping records, handling questions or concerns of shipping shortages or overages and addressing any problems with inventory control
• Maintains calibration records and familiar with AS9100 quality management system (or equivalent)
• Delivery: Understands production planning and can implement and provide metrics (e.g. on time delivery) or pulse points to determine workflow, efficiency and throughout
• Has the ability to pull and package product, then prepares final product for shipment and distribution to customer if needed
• Oversees the distribution of final product to multiple modes of transportation
• Operates tier lift trucks or other material handling equipment to move, convey or hoist packaging and supplies to or from the storage and packaging areas
• Inventory Control and protect inventory/stock via cycle counting, tally process and ERP system
• Handles all other duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree preferred

COMPETENCIES:

1. Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in Operations preferred (Min 3 years supervisory)
2. Experience in the metals service industry or Aerospace Industry is a plus
3. Experience in the field of Warehouse Logistics and Management is a plus
4. Experience in using band saws, cold saws, fibrous cut-off saws and metal cutting processes is a plus
5. Strong communication skills, verbal, and written
6. Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
7. Must be able to multitask and have strong organizational and time management skills
8. Must be proficient with computers and email usage

1. Repetitive motion: Movements frequently and regularly required using the arms, legs, wrists, hands, and/or fingers
2. Talking: Must be able to convey detailed information and instructions clearly and accurately
3. Visual: Visual acuity required for reading and understanding handwritten and typed documents of varying forms
4. Hearing: Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
5. Physical Strength: Work requires the ability to function in a warehouse: walking, sitting, and occasionally exerting up to 75 lbs of force

POSITION FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Standing
2. Walking
3. Sitting
4. Lifting/Carrying
5. Repetitive Motions

WORKSITE CONDITIONS & POSITION EQUIPMENT

1. Inside Warehouse and Outside Environmental Conditions
2. Sideloaders
3. Forklifts
4. Hand Power
5. Tools/ Measuring Devices

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protect veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.