Outbound Operations Manager

We Offer

• Incredible team spirit - At the heart of our success is a culture that cherishes teamwork. We thrive on collaboration and value feedback and innovative thinking.
• Opportunities for professional growth - Your contributions are integral to our growth. As we expand, so do your career opportunities to develop and advance.
• Exclusive apparel discounts - Ready to upgrade your wardrobe?! As part of S&S, you'll enjoy special discounts on our trendy, high-quality apparel. Stay stylish and save big!
• Top-notch employee benefits - We prioritize the health and well-being of our team members with an extensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, along with retirement planning options.
• Fun employee appreciation events - We love celebrating you! Regular events are our way of saying 'thank you' for your hard work and dedication. Prepare for some memorable moments of appreciation and fun.
• State-of-the-art equipment - Experience the best in technology and equipment. We provide cutting-edge resources to make your work life safe and efficient!

About the Role

Schedule & Compensation

Full Time, Exempt, Monday - Friday

What You Will Do

• Promote, develop, and maintain a work environment that promotes employee inclusion, recognition and effective communication.
• Maintain effective, positive employee relations in the facility, in order to enable S&S Activewear to attract, retain, and motivate highly qualified employees.
• Interpret company strategy and translate those thoughts into the tactical plans and actions necessary for the Distribution Center to appropriately execute and support those strategies.
• Assign projects within the scope of responsibility.
• Hire, train, appraise and coach management-level team members.
• Develop the facility's operating strategies, to manage future growth, improve quality and reduce operating cost
• Provide and promote a safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance of all company policies, including but not limited to, all Federal, State and local OSHA regulations.
• Direct major facility changes upon approval from corporate office.
• Maintain an effective system of communicating relevant information to and from the corporate office.
• Direct and develop the local professional management/leadership team.
• Setting, implementing, and maintaining local-based standards and measurement tools and processes
• Implementing new technologies and systems as required
• Ensuring high-demand, wholesale customer's expectations are met or exceeded consistently by Distribution Center
• Participate in various cross-functional and/or cross-facility process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain facility equipment including upkeep and repairs.
• Communicate with other departments in order to resolve issues
• Enforce company rules and policies
• Encourage teamwork, discipline and strong work ethic
• Drive SOP compliance across warehouse functions
• Serve as a member of the Distribution team providing assistance as needed.

What We're Looking for

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 10 or more years' experience in the management of a face-paced Distribution Center operating environment, preferably same day fulfillment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Strong interpersonal leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent comprehension, communication, and analytical skills necessary
• Knowledge of warehouse and material handling equipment essential
• Strong skills in planning, organizing and controlling
• Strong knowledge and proven track record of receiving, warehousing, inventory control and shipping practices
• Familiarity with and/or exposure to various distribution-related technology and automation, including but not limited to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Radio-Frequency (RF), and other computer-based systems
• Comfortable working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic E-mail packages/utilities
• Strong understanding of the importance of safety in the warehouse and ability to implement safety rules and procedures
• Experience maintaining a cooperative environment
• Strong customer service orientation and philosophy
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills

Protective Equipment Required

Must be able to wear proper safety equipment (safety toe shoes, bump caps and safety vest). PPE is company-provided with a $100 stipend on safety-toe shoes after 90 days of employment.

Physical Demands

• While performing the responsibilities of the manager's job, is required to talk and hear.
• Manage associates in the warehouse.
• Is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers.
• Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling of items up to 50 lbs.
• Moderate hand-eye coordination, near vision, far vision and hearing is required.

Working Environment

• The job will be performed entirely in the S&S Activewear warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool.
• The job will be performed in a shared office.
• Will work around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise.