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The Operations Manager is responsible for providing overall leadership for all aspects of an assigned branch to include warehousing and delivery. This role will also play a key role with sales and marketing in evaluating new business opportunities to determine the appropriate support costs and resources to grow new revenue streams.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Prepare and control the operating budget for the assigned facility along with capital expenditure requirements

* Execute compliance standards with Federal, State, and local regulations governing the warehouse and transportation departments by monitoring implementation and practice to ensure compliance

* Manage and measure work, process and metrics including safety, quality, and productivity through reporting, field visits and customer feedback

* Responsible for total inventory management by ensuring the compliance of receiving and inventory control procedures; Develop/recommend alterations to procedures and best practices as warranted

* Develop and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output

* Manage maintenance of equipment, machinery and transportation assets

* Build, maintain and nurture strong and productive business relationships among the supplier community and in accordance with all Regional On and Off-Premise Spirit customers/accounts in an effort to ensure satisfaction level is high and desired results are being accomplished

* Strategically support direct reports with conflict resolution, removal of performance obstacles, and relationship concerns between internal departments

* Create scalable programs to reach, attract, support, and develop talent; ensure policies empower people to achieve career and personal goals; Encourage and recognize associates

* Develop, implement, and oversee programs and policies to provide and support ongoing learning

* Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor degree plus 7 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

* 5 years of experience providing leadership to a distribution team

* Valid state motor vehicle operator\'s license and the ability to obtain and maintain auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws

Preferred Qualifications

* Master\'s degree in Operations Management

* 7 years of experience in wholesale or operational management or other related industries

* Six Sigma certification

* Knowledge of MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functions

* Presentation skills necessary to effectively communicate, update, persuade, and/or facilitate discussions with all levels of management

* Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other business areas and government agencies as required

* Planning and organizational skills necessary to coordinate workload around multiple assignments

* Demonstrated success managing high volumes in a time sensitive manner

* Proven ability to motivate, lead, and mentor others

* Proven track record of strong sales and leadership skills in previous/current work experience

* Valid CDL operator\'s license

Physical Demands

* Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine

* Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping

* May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 25lbs

** This does not reflect the full extent o the physical requirements. For further detail please visit SharePoint site under HR resources for a detailed look at the physical requirements **