Millcraft is hiring: Operations Assistant-Indianapolis in Indianapolis

Overview

Assistant Operations Manager - Indianapolis

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Operations Manager is to manage and oversee the shift functions within the distribution center in establishing and maintaining efficient and effective processes in the flow of merchandise in and out of the facility. The Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for assuring growth, diversification and learning among all Operations team members.

The Day to Day

• Assists with the management of operational activities of the distribution center (DC) to manage and improve the flow of inventory in and out of the facility. Includes cross dock, receiving, picking, packing, shipping, transportation, cycle counts and others
• Oversees Night Hawk prep to ensure timely departure and proper weight
• Responsible for Cycle counting to keep DC current
• Oversees the prep for filling order for next day’s deliveries
• Support and drive operational changes and build a “learning” culture where all employees are informed and educated on new procedures
• Communicates with Customer Service and handles Detroit Ops emails
• Assist Operations Manager with recruiting, training, coaching, developing, and leading all employees to encourage professional growth and great performance
• Ability to manage operations to meet productivity and safety targets
• Provide feedback to employees to foster open communication and support the retention of great employees
• Collaborate on staffing levels and productivity to achieve and maintain a cost-effective operation
• Coordinate and communicate with other divisions and support departments and stores to ensure that the right product is in the right place at the right time
• Set expectations and hold team accountable for efficient and effective movement of inventory to ensure timely delivery and accurate inventory
• Assist the Operations Manager in the annual performance evaluation process with input and suggestions for improved performance, skills gaps and opportunities for training, attendance, participation in and recognition of safety, and others
• Assist Operations Manager with employee relations issues from onset through to solutions and resolution
• Promote a team environment and Millcraft’s core values in support of a healthy workplace where employees have every opportunity to grow, diversity and learn
• Provide training for, oversee, and maintain compliance with Millcraft’s safety procedures and OSHA guidelines. Ensure proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Assure all employees are trained in the use of all equipment
• Prevent workplace incidents and injuries through training, safe work standards, a clean workplace free from debris and litter, and others. Participate in and/or oversee first reports of injury, investigations, assessing root causes, and implementing necessary improvements in supporting a safe work environment
• Identify, address and provide solutions to logistical challenges and problems
• Assist in managing agency employee’s timecards
• Support the effective use of Millcraft’s ERP system and provide training and re-training to all operations employees
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Technically oriented. Daily use of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word. Warehousing – advanced warehouse systems highly preferred including RF scanner
• Effective time management, organizational, motivating, and influencing skills
• Ability to multi-task – we run a lean operation and this skill is essential
• Great interpersonal skills – relationship building
• Understanding of and ability to amass followership
• Great listener; great communicator
• Proven commitment to safety and wellness in the workplace
• Ability to travel – minimal
• Ability to lift to 70 lbs. and participate in manual activities – for training purposes and other

Education and Experience

• Associates degree preferred
• 3 years of management/supervisor experience preferred

Mathematical Skills

Advanced Skills Preferred

Reasoning Ability

Ability to identify problems and suggest solutions

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a Millcraft Paper Company employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals must be able to both sit and speak for extended periods of time. Additional requirements include the ability to walk or navigate about, bend, stoop, squat, push, pull, see, hear, and listen to fully perform the functions of this position.

Work Environment

This position is based in a distribution facility. Most of the work is done within the DC or an adjacent office or cubical. The work environment is moderately noisy to noisy. Floors are generally concrete. Safety-toed shoes are required. Temperature fluctuates based on seasonality.

Millcraft Paper Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Millcraft Paper Company complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.