Operations Manager

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all daily operations and development of annual business plan.
• Coordinate the Inside Sales effort, maintaining competitive market based pricing to maximize the Gross Margin and/or increased sales. 
• Responsible for working with management and operations team to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient shipping, receiving and processing of material.
• Responsible for working with management team to maintain an accurate and well-organized inventory and planning and implementing storage layout of inventory.
• Manage Inside Sales staff, production/fabrication groups, and distribution teams, including recruiting, training, and evaluating all operations personnel as well as weekly payroll management.
• Regularly make suggestions for improvement and work on continuous improvement projects for lean, quality and safety.
• Ensure that all safety programs, company policies, procedures and guidelines are maintained and properly documented.
• Responsible for developing a comprehensive succession plan for operations personnel.
• Perform other work related duties as assigned and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during the course of employment.

Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent (GED) required. 4 year degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience of managing and supervising in an industrial distribution environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience leading and developing individuals and teams.
• Minimum of five (5) years industry experience in fluid conveyance or fluid sealing.
• Working knowledge of bottom-line business management with the proven ability to make sound business decisions, discuss and resolve problems.
• Working knowledge of computers and business related software, experience with P21 helpful.
• Strong verbal, written, mathematical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English. Verbal Spanish skills are beneficial.