Operations Manager

Summary

Title: Operations Manager

ID: 2123137

Location: Houston, TX

Job Function : Supply Chain

Description

At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful.  Come join our growing team. We are looking for an Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direction and leadership to the operations team (Y&W and operations support employees)

• Manage all aspects of Inventory Control, including:

• Demand planning (based on input from and cooperation with Sales & Area Manager)

• Sourcing material and coordinating transfers to / from other locations through interaction with peers

• Coaching and training all Operations team members on proper execution of standard inventory transactions as well properly self-performing those procedures

• Work in cooperation with Customer Service, Billing and Sales to ensure timely resolution of job shortages and over-returns

• Running routine inventory reports to monitor KPI’s and discover abnormalities

• Lead the execution of regular cycle counts

• Lead the execution of annual physical inventories

• Manage off-site Agent inventory control and transactions as required

• Manage and deploy operational resources in a manner to ensure all customer and company requirements are met including :

• OTIF (On Time delivery In Full)

• Timely processing of returns counts and damage assessments

• Rental fleet properly maintained

• Manage intercompany and customer freight as required.

• Manage maintenance of company facilities and equipment (trucks, forklifts, machinery).

• Manage rental fleet maintenance operations, including:

• Being aware of, training Y&W crews on, and executing all products alerts, safety recalls and upgrade programs as required

• Being aware of, and training maintenance crew on proper equipment inspection and maintenance procedures

• Maintain and order adequate repair parts inventory in order to facilitate repair operations (manage local min / max levels)

• Monitoring productivity on standard maintenance operations in order to ensure efficient operations

• Timely processing of cutback and scrap reports and transactions in accordance with company policies

• Lead the execution of company’s safety programs on a local level and ensure branch compliance with health and safety policies including yard, people and equipment, including:

• Ensure safe working conditions in the yard, warehouse and office

• Ensure proper training and certifications of employees

• Ensure proper PPE use by both employees and visitors

• Maintain proper record keeping

• Maintain an effective zero accidents “safety culture”

• Department cost management, including preparation of annual expense and capex budget for facility operations.

• This position directly oversees the activities of yard personnel and operations support staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education combined with five years of related working experience or equivalent. Training or experience in any of the following areas preferred:

• Industrial Engineering Technician

• Process Mapping for Continuous Improvement

• Lean Management Principles

• Six Sigma

• Completed Health and Safety training as prescribed by safety management. NCSO designation or equivalent – preferred.

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills combined with proven leadership capabilities.

• Experience with union contract (if applicable)

• Good analytical skills

• Familiarity and experience with inventory control systems, processes and procedures

• Technological skills (Exceptional with MS Excel, average or above with other MS Office applications, ability to understand and use ERP and Inventory control software – Profield, Oracle)

• Experience with continuous improvement techniques (Lean, Six Sigma) – preferred.

• OSHA 30 training or equivalent – preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Most work is conducted in an office environment with concentration in using personal computers; walking in the yard is also required in conducting day-to-day activities.

BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan. Salary range for this position is $85k - $135k annually. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position.

About Us:

BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of 340 strategic locations across 26 countries and 40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You® — leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.

BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.  

Notice to all potential job candidates:

Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at hrcompliance@brandsafway.com and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.  

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