2nd shift DC Operations Manager

Who is Drive Medical..

Drive Medical has become a leading manufacturer of medical products with a strong and consistent track record of growth achieved both organically and through acquisitions. We are proud of our high-quality, diverse product portfolio, channel footprint and global operating scale. Our products are sold into the homecare, long-term care, retail, and e-commerce channels in more than 100 countries around the world.

“Leading the World with Innovative Healthcare Solutions that Enhance Lives”

Summary (Major Purpose of the Role):

As Operations Manager, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day Operations at a local Distribution Center including but not limited to shipping, receiving, inventory control. Oversees all distribution activities and ensures agreed service levels are met for customers. Responsible for ensuring infrastructure, processes and organization are continuously developed to support requirements. Continually optimizes DC to improve cost, productivity, service, and talent. The Operations Manager will ensure that all orders are processed within the company set metrics and will report directly to the Director of Operations.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

Management of the Quality Management System and ISO certification expectations

Provide support and leadership to distribution center staff

Develop and improve warehouse processes

Strive for continuous improvement following the Lean principles

Ensure the compliance with national and company Health & Safety regulations

Organize and supervise the functions of assigned areas

Collaborate to optimize the storage space and material flow using warehousing practicing - proper warehouse space utilization, slotting, and inventory management

Ensure stock integrity in compliance with rules set by Inventory Control

Develop and Implement Distribution Best Practices

Engage, manage and drive accountability to direct reporting staff

Develop people through appropriate training, performance reviews and structured succession plans as appropriate

Ensure recruitment of non-exempt and exempt personnel for approved positions

Have a customer focused approach to distribution quality and service

Report on all associated metrics and ensure meeting exceeding in all areas

Ensure and control quality and performance of suppliers, who contribute to the warehouse performance (suppliers of packaging material, temporary labor etc)

Manage communication with the customer service organization to ensure focusing on improving service and quality

Ensure employee development and morale is a key focus

Ensure the compliance of SOP’s

Fully understand and manage overall distribution spend

Participate in various projects as advised by the direct Manager

Identify and advise pro-actively on strategic development needs (operation / infrastructure / automation)

Identify and develop detailed concepts for operational improvements

Ensure continuous improvement process using Lean applications/tools

Review assigned operational areas daily to ensure the distribution center is neat and well organized and that damage to product, equipment and facility is prevented

Ensure that all safety procedures and policies are followed

Drive employee engagement consistent with company values

Competencies:

Excellent written & oral communication skills

Ability to effectively interact with various internal and external customers/ vendors

Ability to multi-task

Ability to organize efficiently and effectively

Ability to exercise logical and sound judgment

Ability to work independently

Willingness to be on call for emergencies

Proficient skills using MS Office Suite (MS Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Proficient project management skills

Proficient decision making and problem-solving skills

Proficient mediation skills

Extensive knowledge in SAP or equivalent warehouse management systems

Reporting Relationships and Supervision:

Engage, manage and drive accountability to direct reporting staff

Develop people through appropriate training, performance reviews and structured succession plans as appropriate

Distribution Supervisors of assigned area will report directly into this job role, all other associates will report indirectly into this job role

Education and Experience:

Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of 5 to 10 years related experience

Extensive experience in a leading warehouse management

Experience in warehouse setup and design (product slotting, pick path optimization, engineering standards)

Experience in people Management

Experience with customer and vendor engagement

Extensive knowledge in SAP or equivalent warehouse management systems

Master’s Degree within Logistics/Engineering/Business Management preferred

Preferred Certification in Lean/Six Sigma

Your Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical activity includes walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching above shoulders and lifting up to 50 lbs or engaging the two person lift if the lbs are more than 50lbs.

Performs activities in a warehouse environment. May be subject to changes in temperature and exposure to dust.

Why Apply to Drive Medical…

Competitive Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Plan

Drive Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Drive Medical strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and/or parental status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Drive Medical complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

“Pursuant to Georgia law, Drive Medical provides a salary range in job advertisements. The salary range for this role is from $90,000.00 to $112,500 annually. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors such as the applicant’s experience, specialization, education, as well as the company’s requirements. The provided salary range does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits which may be offered to the applicant, if eligible according to the company’s policies.”