Senior Operations Manager – Taftville, CT

COMPANY

Our Client, Bob’s Discount Furniture, is one of the largest providers of discount furniture, mattresses and home décor across the United States.

LOCATION: Taftville, CT

The Senior DC Operations Manager is a highly visible role that will lead Operation and Department managers to ensure all targets are met while adapting to the changing job priorities.  This position leads with a forward vision that involves strategic planning, problem solving, and key decision making based on data and experience.  In partnership with the Director, the primary responsibility is the preparation for the multiple business cycles throughout the year.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Be the primary decision maker on the overall day to day operations by working closely with the operations managers
• Implement and enforce the warehouse operational policies and procedures regarding shipping, receiving and other operational areas as business dictates; recommend when necessary changes in procedures
• Maintain budget and targeted expenses by reviewing the monthly P & L, Capex Expenditures and approving invoicing; drive continuous improvement to exceed budgeted P &L metrics; raise your own bar
• Writing performance reviews to foster continuous learning, growth and development and create succession plans to build depth on the bench
• Manage the staffing by hitting targeted goals, effective recruitment, training and development of all employees
• Connect with all partners within the supply chain – delivery, inventory control, stores, merchandising, HR, LP and others as required to support an efficient operation
• Meet customer commitments by focusing on quality and accuracy – minimizing damage of product
• Drive a culture of safety by following all safety policies and ensuring the team is maintaining the housekeeping standards by providing a clean, safe and organized work environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Multi-tasking in a fast paced warehouse environment
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and adapt while making operational decisions
• Proficient in using a warehouse management system (WMS) – as well as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Desired Qualifications

• Preferred 6+ years of progressive leadership experience in a warehouse environment
• Some college/bachelor degree preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Compensation

• Competitive salary for leadership position
• Full Benefits
• Relocation package available
• Bonus Eligibility
• Paid Time Off including Birthday and Work Anniversary
• Employee Discounts