Operations Manager Ladson
Auto Warehousing Company
- Ladson, SC
- $75,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for the daily scheduling of personnel in order to complete receipt/movement/storage, and pre-delivery inspections in a productive, cost-efficient and safe manner.
- Direct the facility's day-to-day activities.
- Oversee vehicle receipt/movement/storage.
- Oversee pre-delivery inspections.
- Assign personnel to job locations.
- Oversee yard operations.
- Ensure personnel has the support, tools, and supplies needed for production.
- Conduct audits and makes suggestions for corrective actions as needed.
- Observe operations and assist where needed.
- Ensure all AWC policies and procedures are followed.
- Communicate daily with leads, other staff, and office personnel to determine staffing, supply, and operational needs; ensuring daily manpower plans are met and there are no service failures to the customer.
- Participate in and ensure new associates receive the appropriate training.
- Responsible for the progressive disciplinary process in the area of counseling, coaching, warnings, and other corrective actions to ensure that a productive labor climate exists.
- Oversees supervisor direct reports to ensure daily labor accounting is completed using the Workforce Time & Attendance system; acting as backup to supervisors in correcting and editing associate time if needed.
- Accurately interprets and mentors supervisors in the appropriate practices and standards; asks for guidance from senior management if unsure.
- Responsible for ensuring all end of shift reports and associated daily paperwork is completed on time, accurately, and within company standards by the supervisors.
- Documents performance issues and coordinates all corrective action with the Terminal Manager.
- Responsible for all staff adherence to the safety programs in order to provide a safe, clean workplace for all personnel and within the regulations of local, state, and OSHA standards.
- Report accidents and injuries on appropriate forms and communicates the same to all appropriate customer/vendors and AWC personnel at the time of accident or injury.
- Responsible for coaching, mentoring all direct and indirect reporting associates.
- Responsible for any other duties as assigned.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals
- Ability to effectively supervise and delegate work to others
- Ability to communicate deficiencies not in line with standard procedures in a diplomatic and appropriate manner
- Work with a great deal of autonomy
- Ability to keep confidential any documents and information seen, heard or generated in the performance of job duties
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, often in extreme weather conditions
- Must work outdoors 60% of the shift
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Must be computer literate with Word, Excel, Outlook and Time & Attendance software and be able to learn proprietary AWC VIPs software.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
- Must be computer literate
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3-5 years supervisory experience required, preferably in a logistics or manufacturing environment
- Excellent leadership, management and organizational skills
- Good driving record and must have and maintain a valid State Driver's license.
- Ability to drive manual and automatic transmission vehicles
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, often in extreme weather conditions
- Must treat all individuals with respect and dignity
- Must have a positive attitude and ability to work in a team-orientated culture with strong communication skills
- Must be customer-focused, results orientated, have solid decision-making abilities
- Must be able to resolve conflict with the ability to build relationships
- Must be adaptable and use effective coaching and mentoring skills