Position Summary
The Operations Manager oversees bulk plant and product distribution operations, ensuring safe, efficient and profitable management of facility activities, inventory, transportation, equipment, personnel and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage drivers, warehouse staff, technicians and facility operations.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, DOT and operational requirements.
- Oversee inventory control, product integrity and month-end reconciliation.
- Maintain P&L accountability, budgets, productivity and cost control.
- Coordinate fleet readiness with transportation and fleet management teams.
- Recruit, train, coach and develop employees.
- Investigate incidents and support continuous safety improvement.
- Resolve customer issues and support sales operations.
- Manage facility inspections, PPE and operational supplies.
Supervisory Responsibility
- Drivers
- Warehouse Personnel
- Technicians
Key Performance Indicators
- Safety KPIs
- Operating Cost vs Budget
- P&L Performance
- Overtime Management
- Operational Efficiency
Qualifications
Bachelor degree preferred or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years leadership experience in operations, transportation, fuel/lubricants or related industries.
Skills & Competencies
- Leadership and team building
- Strong communication skills
- Inventory and operations management
- Knowledge of DOT regulations
- Analytical problem solving
- Microsoft Office proficiency
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