We are a Chicagoland area distribution company with 100 years of experience, searching for an Operations Manager who has strong leadership skills and the ability to approach business with a creative point of view.
Objectives of this role
- Manage and oversee our Customer Service, Warehouse and Driver teams.
- Work in conjunction with leadership in setting and driving organizational vision, operations strategy, and hiring levels.
- Involved with digital marketing ideas and plans.
- Utilize strong computer skills while learning and mastering our company software.
- Actively work cross departmentally and become cross trained in all areas.
- Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planning.
- Oversee company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met.
- Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention.
- Ensure compliance with national and local business regulations and take appropriate action when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement.
- Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with management and parent company.
- Manage capital investments and expenses aggressively to ensure that the company achieves targets for growth and profitability.
- Monitor performance with tracking software and take corrective measures when necessary and prepare detailed updates and forecasts.
- Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, management, and parent company.
Required skills and qualifications
- Managerial experience required.
- Marketing experience required.
- Ability to work onsite.
- Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
- Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues.
- Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics.
- Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Niles, IL 60714: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person