Operations Manager

Responsibilities

Manage the facility’s daily warehouse, distribution, logistics, and transportation operations, including staff supervision, expenses, and profit-and-loss functions. Promote workplace safety, ensure regulatory compliance, improve productivity and cost control, and partner with internal teams to support profitability and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and at least 10 years of warehouse operations management experience are required; a bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have strong logistics knowledge, safety and regulatory expertise, communication and decision-making skills, and experience with Microsoft Office and warehouse equipment; union-environment experience and AS/400 familiarity are advantageous.

Skills

• Warehouse Operations Management
• Logistics
• Transportation Management
• Team Leadership
• Profit And Loss Management
• Expense Monitoring
• Safety Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• OSHA Standards
• DOT Regulations
• Productivity Improvement
• Cost Control
• On-Time Delivery
• Employee Performance Management
• Microsoft Office
• Forklift Certification And Inspection

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time
• 401(k) With Company Match

About this role

The Operations Manager will oversee the daily operation of the Distribution and
Logistics departments within the branch. The Operations Manager ensures smooth
operation of various processes including the processes of planning,
implementing, and controlling the effective and efficient flow of goods and
services from the point of origin to the point of consumption.

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for managing the overall operations of the facility including
supervising team members, monitoring expenses and overseeing P&L functions.
* Create and ensure a safe workplace and promote a culture of safety for the
facility
* Partner with internal leadership team (Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service,
Logistics) to maximize profitability, efficiency and to ensure customer
satisfaction.
* Lead and manage warehouse department processes and practices to ensure that
programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives
* Best use of organizational resources by defining, planning and working with
the Operations Director to develop strategic and long-range goals
* Establishes operational standards for cost control, safety and complete
on-time delivery
* Build a strong group of employees
* Analyzes and proposes methods of sustained productivity increases
* Maintain a clean, orderly, and organized warehouse
* Ensures safe working conditions including properly training employees on
proper safety
* Effectively counsel and manage employees on attendance, performance and/or
misconduct
* Accountable for compliance to all federal, state, local regulatory guidelines
to include OSHA Standards and DOT regulations
* Oversee the Transportation Department

Requirements:

* High School diploma or GED required
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management or
related field preferred but not required
* Minimum of 10+ years demonstrated Management experience in Warehouse
Operations required
* Strong knowledge of logistics and operational processes
* Knowledge of local, state and federal OSHA safety and FMCR regulations
* Experience managing in a unionize work environment is a plus
* Must possess strong communications, analytical and effective decision-making
skills and a strong commitment to company values
* Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word
and Excel required, AS 400 exp. a plus
* Experience in forklift certification and inspection, hazmat certification,
operating various warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, stock
pickers, etc.)
* High comfort level working in a diverse environment
* Open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job
done

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team
or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our
employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the
future.

* Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30
days
* Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
* 401K with generous company match
* Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page
under Benefits and Perks. 

Bunzl North America is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food
Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We
have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in
sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl operates more than 100
warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the
Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000
supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and
proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited
Potential… Your Career - - Our Future!

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment,
and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment
opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best
qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,
sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran
status as provided by law.  

About Bunzl Distribution NA

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage · 5,001-10,000 employees · headquartered in St. Louis, MO