Facility Manager / General Manager

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a premier third party logistics provider to source a Facility Manager / General Manager for their New Century, KS facility. They manage a truckload fleet of 200 power units and 925 trailers and operate close to six million square-feet of warehouse space across 16 U.S. distribution center locations. This is a regular job on my client’s payroll with comprehensive industry competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Facility Manager / General Manager will manage strategic and daily operations, activities and resources to support the efficient warehousing, distribution, packaging and transportation of products for operations in New Century facility for a single, high-profile client.

Responsibilities

Direct the operations of warehouse, packaging, and transportation managers to achieve company objectives and meet customer expectations.

Evaluate overall operations and develop short- and long-term goals to meet organizational objectives.

Oversee specific warehousing, distribution, packaging and transportation operations to ensure company and customer requirements are met.

Focus on continuous improvement and make decisions about enhancing value, service and effectiveness, and profitability.

Direct and oversee programs to ensure safety of all associates, equipment and property. Ensure compliance with all company, customer and government/regulatory requirements.

Directly manage budget and P&L for operations.

Develop work plans ensuring appropriate staffing levels -- managing labor costs, overtime and retention.

Requirements

At least 5 years management experience in a high volume, fast paced 3PL warehousing and transportation environment. Comprehensive knowledge of large warehousing operation including packaging is necessary. A broad range of management skills is required with particular emphasis on leadership, supervision, motivation, communication, and planning. Must be able to give and receive innovative, creative and helpful feedback for team growth, productivity and profitability. Strong customer service emphasis.

Proficient in the Microsoft Suite and Lotus Notes packages desired.

Strong demonstrated experience effectively managing hourly and salaried staff. Experience with performance management systems, progressive discipline and safety reporting.

Experience with the fiscal components (budgeting, cost controls, etc.) of facility management.

Knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory requirements.

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com