Sr Manager, Distribution Center

JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our three distinct brands – BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones – and our network of 9,000 employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with schools, colleges and universities across the country to transform the student journey in SPORT, SPIRIT and ACHIEVEMENT. Are you looking to play an important role on a winning team? Are you looking for more than “just a job,” but a place where you can truly thrive and have your daily contributions make a real difference in someone’s life? At Varsity Brands we’re a growing company where you can lend your skills and talents in support of a greater mission. In return, you get to work with great people on challenging assignments that will accelerate your professional growth. The BSN SPORTS team is looking for a team oriented, high-energy Sr. Operations Manager- Warehouse in Grand Prairie, TX. As a member of the Operations team, the Sr. Operations Manager -Warehouse is a key leadership role and is responsible for providing a safe environment, developing and coaching all team members, and collaborating with teams across the organization to achieve KPIs that result in outstanding service to our coaches and student athletes. Sr. Operations Manager - Warehouse is responsible for driving inventory and order accuracy for on-time delivery of garments to external and internal sources across a multi-shift operation with approximately 200 team members utilizing various pick methods. Sr. Operations Manager - Warehouse is accountable for receiving, inventory control, picking, packing, quality control, shipping, and bag and tag areas in addition to our warehouse in a warehouse operation. WHAT YOU’LL DO ON A DAILY BASIS: Service: We lead with heart. We champion community. Drive Safety through engagement and promoting a safety culture, support and enforce safety protocols Assist in the development of operational strategy and guide team in the execution of that strategy Communicate effectively with team regarding KPI goals and attainment, performance feedback and reviews, and recognition of team members Provide structure, direction and feedback to team Passion: We love what we do. It fuels our purpose. Lead by example Drive the business forward by achieving daily goals and objectives Approach challenges and change with a positive mindset Integrity: We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions. Hold self and team accountable for achieving expected results and to all Company policies Build trust with team through repeated positive interactions Quickly recover from mistakes with confidence Respect: We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it. Provide a healthy and welcoming work environment for all team members Build strong relationships, empower team members, celebrate team wins Be a champion of collaboration and initiative (self -directed) Innovation: We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community. Support and enable a learning culture Build strong team and team members through training and accountability Develop/review SOPs for accuracy Bias to continuous improvement initiatives Encourage team to suggest improvements Transparency: We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do. Ensure positive team member relations through active coaching and conflict resolution Foster open communication Issue Corrective Actions consistently Implement new processes; learn from any mistakes and try again Take calculated risks to achieve goals WHAT SKILLS YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE: Professional written and verbal communication and listening skills Solution oriented and change management minded Commitment to a continuous improvement environment Collaborate with peers for team and Operational success Computer literate with knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Able to multitask and juggle competing priorities Flexibility to work varying shifts in support of the operation KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in any field and/or 7-10 years’ experience in warehouse setting 3-5 years’ experience in a Manager level role Experience with SAP LEAN/process/continuous improvement concepts and principles, including creating GEMBA metrics Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. Repetitive movement of the body is required on a regular basis. The position requires lifting of no less than 15-35 lbs. on a regular basis. Must be able to tolerate working in a non-climate-controlled environment. OUR TEAM MEMBERS ENJOY Safety: A safe, clean, and energized working environment Growth: Develop and explore growth and promotional opportunities within BSN SPORTS and across our brands Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family. Skills: Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability. RECOGNIZED LEADER IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT At Varsity Brands, we aim to build school pride, student engagement and community spirit through three unique but interrelated businesses: BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones. Together, we promote personal, school and community pride through customizable products and programs for elementary, middle and high schools as well as colleges, universities and professional sports organizations, churches and corporations. With more than 6,000 employees and sales partners, our reach spans across North America. Explore the opportunities at each of our operating units.