Operations Manager - Industrial Distribution (Fluid Power)

Essential Functions

• Drive performance through adoption of LEAN manufacturing principles.
• SBU leadership expertise on ERP system operation, trouble shooting and future implementations.
• Develop a culture of Best Practices and continuous improvement throughout the   Mobile organization.   
• Lead the Mobile safety program. Working with the Industrial Dist. Safety committee to enhance a culture of personal responsibility around safety.  
• Lead Mobile ISO 9001 program.  Focus on procedures, auditing and compliance.
• Establish production/manufacturing methods and measures to ensure high quality production of products through efficient process utilization.
• Direct the development and implementation of operating standards and goals in support of the company business plan.
• Develop a 4DX culture around strategic initiatives. 
• Ensure effective customer service relations by implementing processes to deliver quality products on time.
• ERP and Planning process. Evolve S&IP process to focus on accurate promise dates and reducing Leadtime.
• Ensure compliance of site’s operations based upon company policy, federal, state and local regulations.
• Perform those administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department, including: provision for the selection and development of employees, pay administration, budget administration, employee safety, employee counseling and motivation, organization goals and objectives, and planning, organizing, integrating and measuring the work performed within the department.
• Oversee and administer site/building operations to ensure the comfort, safety and reliability for SunSource associates.
• Work with company management on lease upgrades as needed to ensure timely renewals and cost effective space.

Experience, Education and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering is preferred
• 8 plus years related operations management experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment with increasing and diverse levels of responsibility including:
• Demonstrated broad background in operations technology and continuous improvement
• In depth understanding of functions including, but not limited to: accounting, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, customs and human resources.
• Comprehensive computer skills, including use of MS Excel, query/reporting tools, ERP and spreadsheet macros.

Key Competencies:

• Organizational Understanding: Understands the agendas and perspectives of others, recognizing and effectively balancing the interests and needs of one’s own group with those of the broader organization.
• Problem Solving/Analytical Thinking: Builds a logical approach to address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on own knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Energy/Drive for Results: Demonstrates concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal or external standard of excellence. Shows a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement. Consistently maintaining a high activity or productivity level and potentially sustaining long working hours.
• Collaborative Leadership: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals (subordinates, peers, and superiors) toward goal achievement; modifying behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.
• Planning /Organization and Follow-up: Establishes a systematic course of action for self or others to ensure accomplishment of a specific objective. Establishes procedures to monitor the results of delegations, assignments or projects and sets priorities, goals and timetables to achieve maximum productivity.
• Flexibility: Changes behavioral style or method of approach when necessary to achieve a goal; adjusts style as appropriate to the needs of the situation.
• Positive Outlook:  Promotes and contributes to the idea of a positive prospect for the future of the company. Shares successes freely with subordinates, peers and superiors. Offers ideas for improvement of the company professionally and as a means for making the company great!
• Coaching: Works to improve and reinforce performance of others. Facilitates their skill development by providing clear, behaviorally specific performance feedback and making or eliciting specific suggestions for improvement in a manner that builds confidence and maintains self-esteem 
• Customer Focus:  Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and external customers’ needs in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer.
• Accountability: Demonstrates an understanding of the link between one’s own job responsibilities and overall organizational goals and needs and performs one’s job with the broader goals in mind.