Operations Manager

Description

Responsible for leading and managing operational group within defined environments while meeting all KPIs for the site.   

KEY OUTCOMES (KPI’S):

OUTCOME:    Ensure safety and security of all associates  

• Maintain incidents and accidents to zero target occurrences  

• Immediate response to any deficient or identified concerns  

• Foster a safety-first environment for all associates and guests  

OUTCOME:     Meet and Exceed Budget targets  

• Monitor and improve on productivity throughout the year to meet or exceed targets  

• Control expenses and ensure costs savings are found in key areas of large dollar amounts    

OUTCOME:    Meet or exceed customer expectations   

• Maintain OTS contribution through daily shipments of all required orders  

• Minimize EPT to below stated company targets  

• Ensure quality and other key functions to reduce and eliminate claims  

OUTCOME:     Drive continuous improvement culture  

• Challenge current processes and work methods  

• Ensure associates are trained in continuous improvement methodologies  

• Lead group problem solving events, implement lean principles with emphasis on shop floor visual management  

OUTCOME:     Contribute to Growth of Organization  

• Ensure staff is trained and built with bench strength for back fill and growth, active mentorship to newer managers 

• Monitor facilities and operations to adapt ahead of planned impacts to the operation  

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Manages complexity, making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.  

• Decision quality, Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.  

• Action Oriented, taking on new opportunities and touching challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.  

• Resourcefulness, Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.  

• Plans and aligns, Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.  

• Ensures accountability, holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.  

• Drives results, consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.  

• Collaborates, building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.  

• Build effective teams, building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.  

• Organizational savvy, Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.  

• Instills trust, Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.  

• Self-development , Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.  

Qualifications

STRENGTHS TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Background in Operations – Distribution environment  

• Background in LEAN concepts and implementation  

• 5 years supervisory experience  

• 3-5 years Management experience  

• Multi-Facility experience  

• Bachelor’s degree preferred – Bus. Admin., Supply Chain, Engineering  

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software (primarily Outlook, Excel and Word)  

• Experience using ERP and WMS systems  

• Project Management experience  

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills  

• Exceptional work ethic and desire to succeed  

• Interpersonal skills  

About Us:

We work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the Auto, Agriculture/Industrial, Power Sports and Defense industries. Key customers include General Motors, Ford, Nissan, Hyundai, FCA, Harley-Davidson, BMW, VW, Audi, and American Honda among many others. 

Kem Krest is a leading provider of Total Program Management for our customers through Supply Chain, Fulfillment and Aftersales Solutions. We have annual sales of more than $500 million and 30 years of experience servicing OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) customers.

Kem Krest has 11 locations in the US and Canada - Elkhart IN, Bristol IN, Carmel IN, Brighton MI, Fowlerville MI, Pleasant Prairie WI, Phoenix AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Oakville, Ontario, Canada and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 

Our Culture: 

Our employees are key to the company's success and vital to its promise - "Customer Focused, Solutions Driven." Our culture supports rapid growth and excellence in Total Program Management.

As a team, we pledge to be customer focused and solutions driven. Our workplace embraces fun and celebrates achievement. We invest in people. We employ those who share our passion, mission, and work to enrich our business model. We understand that each member of the team is a representative of our organization. We foster an environment that allows for expression of ideas and creativity. We serve our communities and manage our organization through the principles of servant leadership. We maintain a “Customer First / Associate First” philosophy. 

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay  
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) and Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing Program
• Healthcare Insurance Coverage Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance of up to $5,000 annually
• Matching 401k Program
• Company Parties, Events and focus on FUN!