Outbound Manager (Weekend Nights)

Do you want to be a part of an engaging and healthy workplace culture based upon shared Core Values and professional development? Do you want to work for a rapidly growing industry leader? If so, join our team at WebstaurantStore located in the Good Life City of Albany, GA!

At our Albany, GA facility, we pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, fun and productive workplace culture based upon our Core Values: Embracing an Entrepreneurial Spirit, Possessing a Passion for Excellence and Doing the Right Thing. We highly value our employees and to show appreciation, we also offer several events and opportunities for our team members each year including but not limited to monthly appreciation lunches, employee recognition awards, team-building activities and more! We also focus heavily on the development of our team members at every level through various avenues such as soft skill development, internal growth opportunities and specialized leadership training programs.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, a competitive medical/dental insurance package, 401K match, and wellness programs. We also offer several perks such as a gym membership reimbursement, warehouse-wide team building activities, opportunities for bonuses, and much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence.
• Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 10 hours/day.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
• Requires the ability to regularly lift / carry 50-75lbs. and push / pull up to 150lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

May require occasional travel to other facilities within the region.