Bob’s Discount Furniture Looking for Senior Operations Manager at Taftville, CT Full Time

Senior DC Operations Manager

Position Summary

The Senior DCOperations Manager is a highly visible role that will lead Operation and Department managers to ensure all targets are met while adapting to the changing job priorities. This position leads with a forward vision that involves strategic planning, problem solving, and key decision making based on data and experience. In partnership with the Director, the primary responsibility is the preparation for the multiple business cycles throughout the year. This is a growth role allowing the Senior DC Operations manager to lead the facility when the Director is not onsite.

The Senior DC Operations Manager must support our core values and foster a positive culture of growth for all employees, which includes development of managers and succession planning. The ability to work with a diversified workforce and maintain open communication on all policies and procedures are essential to a productive and quality workplace.

Duties include but are not limited to:

· Be the primary decision maker on the overall day to day operations by working closely with the operations managers

· Implement and enforce the warehouse operational policies and procedures regarding shipping, receiving and other operational areas as business dictates; recommend when necessary changes in procedures

· Having a cross functional understanding of all areas of the facility

· Maintain budget and targeted expenses by reviewing the monthly P & L, Capex Expenditures and approving invoicing; drive continuous improvement to exceed budgeted P &L metrics; raise your own bar

· Writing performance reviews to foster continuous learning, growth and development and create succession plans to build depth on the bench

· Continuous review of building and shift structure as well as personnel changes are needed to ensure optimum utilization of staff

· Manage the staffing by hitting targeted goals, effective recruitment, training and development of all employees

· Connect with all partners within the supply chain – delivery, inventory control, stores, merchandising, HR, LP and others as required to support an efficient operation

· Meet customer commitments by focusing on quality and accuracy – minimizing damage of product

· On occasion or when necessary assist in practical “hands-on” work in order to maintain moral and make sure work is accomplished in a timely manner

· Drive a culture of safety by following all safety policies and ensuring the team is maintaining the housekeeping standards by providing a clean, safe and organized work environment

· Being committed to support the business as needed through being able to work flexible hours, including holidays/weekends as well as perform additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Multi-tasking in a fast paced warehouse environment

· Must be a critical thinker who can analyze data and problem solve

· Strong communication skills including written, verbal and listening

· Ability to work under stressful conditions and adapt while making operational decisions

· Required to stand and walk 80% of the time in order to oversee the business

· Proficient in using a warehouse management system (WMS) – as well as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Desired Qualifications

· Preferred 6+ years of progressive leadership experience in a warehouse environment

· Some college/bachelor degree preferred

· Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

· Furniture or other big ticket experience

· Strong computer skills

· Mathematical aptitude

Compensation

· Competitive salary for leadership position

· Full Benefits

· Relocation package available

· Bonus Eligibility

· Paid Time Off including Birthday and Work Anniversary

· Employee Discounts

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we are committed to growing nationwide and providing quality products at unbeatable prices. We employ 5,000 employees across our 160 retail locations. To keep up with the demands and growth of our business, our Distribution Centers are integral to the operation of supplying the products effectively across the market regions in the US. Currently, Bob’s supply chain includes 5 Distribution Center locations, one of which is our Flagship facility in Taftville, CT. Our Distribution Center in Connecticut is our largest in volume and highly fast-paced, supporting the New England and Northeast regions. It is located 30 minutes from the beautiful coastline of Connecticut and Rhode Island. It is minutes from the lively entertainment at Mohegan Sun Casino and Resorts and less than one hour away from Hartford, the capital city.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location