Job Description & Responsibilities:
The Grounds Manager is responsible for overseeing various segments of outbound operations, including picking, packing, consolidating, shipping. This role is challenged to develop new tools and resources that increase productivity and support the growth of our business. This position maintains extensive knowledge of the various procedures and operations protocols while developing and implementing improvements that increase efficiencies and customer satisfaction. The Grounds Manager is responsible for ensuring that all new employees receive proper training in relevant areas and maintaining a high level of proficiency among current employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Manage day to day decisions regarding the input, movement, process, and output of operations to ensure increased quality, inventory accuracy and service. Supervise up to 80 employees to achieve high performance standards while coaching, training and developing employees in industry best practices. Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for assigned departments; identify and resolve operating issues as needed, including oversight of corrective actions and progressive discipline process. Provide clear and frequent communication to all teams regarding department productivity, Company policies and procedures. Actively engage in “MBWA” or managing by walking around and serve as a role model of Company culture. Maintain adequate staffing levels for assigned departments to ensure operating metrics are met consistently; may include the coordination of shift change bids and related programs. Interact with employees regularly to promote a high level of engagement and ensure all safety regulations / rules are followed. Lead weekly and monthly manager meetings to share information including metrics review, areas of improvement, employee relations issues, and updates on quarterly initiatives and related projects. Identify and delegate quarterly initiatives to team members; promote and monitor progress to ensure quarterly goals are met. Maintain a high level of operating knowledge and positive employee relations by working at minimum one day each month with each department and/or shift. Analyze opportunities for improvement including productivity growth, cost reduction, damage mitigation, and increased process efficiency. Serve as a back-up when a department line manager is absent. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in operations management; 2-5 years’ experience with receiving and inventory management preferred. Associate’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred Experience working in a distribution environment preferred.
Salary:
Depending on Experience
Contact:
Employer: WebstaurantStore
Location: Albany, GA
Link: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/careers/department/distribution/46430/90559/