Operations Manager

Central Garden & Pet
vision insurance, parental leave, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Aurora
14703 East 33rd Place (Show on map)
Dec 31, 2024
Description Oversees all aspects of the operation with direct supervision of all warehouse and transportation activities as well as being responsible for the operating performance of the branch. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, cost effective and timely movement of Pet goods. This involves supervising the picking, packing, and shipping of orders and is responsible for training and development of all warehouse and delivery employees. This position assures adequate planning, staffing, equipment needs, procedural compliance, and inventory accuracy. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Day to day management of the Operations at the Distribution Center. P&L responsibility. Work with your colleagues to deliver the Distribution Center team KPI's. Understand the KPI's relating to Operations and have action plans in place to deliver them. Create a culture of safety, productivity, and process efficiency where employees are developed and know how their work is evaluated and fits into the big picture. Hire, train, coach, develop & lead the associates in the Operations to deliver the Supply Chain Operational Excellence plan. Supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates. Actively contribute to the Distribution Center Leadership team by taking ownership of key projects or activities and mobilizing cross-functional team members to deliver the goals Analyzes and monitors productivity of transportation department and oversees D.O.T. compliance. Work directly with vendors partners, logistics carriers, and service providers. QUALIFICATIONS Strong leadership and management skills. Must have clear, concise, written and oral communication skills. Bi-lingual Spanish preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization. Strong work ethic with a "can do" attitude; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. A hands-on, high-energy individual with excellent presentation skills. Strong analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills and possess an extreme attention to detail. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION 7+ years distribution operations management experience overseeing order fulfillment, delivery, safety, inventory control in a sales driven organization. Bachelor's degree is a plus. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is conducted primarily in a warehouse environment. POSITION INFORMATION This position pays $75,000 - $85,000/ annually depending on experience BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Free Life and Disability Insurance Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution Paid vacation, holidays and sick time Employee Assistance Program Access to thousands of free online courses Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications) Referral Program with cash bonus Access to on-demand pay Paid parental leave A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-MJ1