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Become part of a team of diverse thinkers and doers who make a daily impact on our customers. We’re always looking for talented, self-motivated, smart and resourceful team members. And we’re committed to developing, supporting and driving your success.\nOur Values are the THREAD that connects us as one team to ensure that we are accountable for our contributions to the success of our company and customers:\nTeamwork\nHonesty\nRespect\nExcellence\nAccountability\nDrive\nTo learn more, please visit our website http://www.optimas.com\nPosition Summary: The Operations Manager will report to the Regional Operations Manager and will lead and manage a distribution center with 3 direct reports and 40 indirect reports over 3 shifts.\nAreas of impact:\nProvide leadership that drives execution of the base business to include receiving, warehousing, packing, shipping, inventory, quality and safety management\nDirect, coordinate and delegate activities within a DC environment with 30+ personnel\nCoach, Inspire, support and guide Team Members; Communicating job expectations; Planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; enforcing policies and procedures\nLead the training efforts of responsible operation\nOwn and manage the P&Ls of assigned DC to include the budgeting / forecast process\nLead the execution of continuous improvement strategies for warehouse operations, quality, and safety.To include establishing and monitoring of designated KPIs\nCollaborate with partner functions including Human Resources to improve both operational results and people management.Actively recruit and develop a workplace that sustains employee morale, commitment, and retention\nKey Competencies:\nGood leadership & execution skills\nHigh degree of integrity, ethics, motivation, organization, energy and enthusiasm\nCan motivate, coach and support the team to its maximum performance\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nCan work under high pressure and adapt to change in a fast-moving organization\nQualifications:\n3+ years’ experience in warehouse or distribution management. 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