We are looking for an energetic and ambitious Operations Manager to actively participate with management to develop, analyze, and evaluate the strategic direction of the branch in order to increase profitability, sales, and operational efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:
Collaborate with Region Manager in providing guidance with daily operations and development of annual business plan.
Coordinate the Inside Sales effort, and the input into customer pricing matrix to maximize the Gross Margin and/or increased sales.
Responsible for working with management and operations team to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient shipping, receiving and processing of material.
Responsible for working with management team to maintain an accurate and well-organized inventory and planning and implementing storage layout of inventory.
Directly manage Inside Sales staff and Shop Foreman, including recruiting, training, and evaluating all operations personnel as well as weekly payroll management.
Regularly make suggestions for improvement and work on continuous improvement projects for lean, quality and safety.
Ensure that all safety programs, company policies, procedures and guidelines are maintained and properly documented.
Responsible for developing a comprehensive succession plan for operations personnel.
Skills, Education & Experience:
Working knowledge of bottom-line business management with the proven ability to make sound business decisions, discuss and resolve problems.
Working knowledge of computers and business related software, experience with P21 helpful.
Strong verbal, written, mathematical and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, write and speak English. Verbal Spanish skills are beneficial.
Authorities and Accountabilities
Minimum of three (3) years’ P&L experience
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience of managing and supervising in an industrial distribution environment.
Minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience leading and developing individuals and teams.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent/related industry experience
5+ years Lean leadership in a distribution or manufacturing company
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Physical Requirements:
Stand for an extended period.
Occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) may be required.
Skills Required
- Minimum three years P&L experience
- Minimum three years experience managing in industrial distribution
- Minimum three years leading and developing individuals and teams
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
- 5+ years Lean leadership in distribution or manufacturing
What We Do
SunSource, a leader in industrial and mobile fluid power distribution for over 85 years, provides customers with innovative solutions that help reduce maintenance costs, lower operating costs and increase productivity. The solutions are part of the SunSource Advantage: a comprehensive program offering design and engineering support; supply chain optimization; productivity solutions; value-added services; and repair capabilities. As a national distributor with local presence, SunSource has a unique and dominant position as a full-service resource for the industrial, OEM, MRO and mobile industrial equipment industries. We distribute a broad range of components, but SunSource is much more than a distributor just supplying fluid power components or systems. Along with high-quality products, we provide a commitment to high-quality customer service and technically sound, cost-effective solutions. SunSource’s history of accomplishment and continued growth means that we give the best condition to energetic, driven people to be effective in their role. We pride ourselves on a culture that provides opportunities for development and advancement of our associates. In addition, we build meaningful relations with our customers, suppliers and internal associates. We are all bound by a pledge to a common mission toward providing the highest quality products and services within our industry and achieving the company’s growth objectives
