LGG INDUSTRIAL
LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve their operations and reduce their total cost of ownership. With locations across the United States and Canada, we aim to deliver consistent service and support across North America.
We desire to create an employee-centric place to work, a place where you can develop your skills and grow as a professional. We provide training and advancement opportunities to build a career and life-work integration to keep you at your best.
Our philosophy is that the success of our business is directly dependent upon the health and safety of our associates. We focus on maintaining a safe work environment and strive to achieve zero injuries through our safety-first culture. For more information, please visit www.lggindustrial.com
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Role Profile
Position: Branch Operations Manager
Job Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Status: Exempt
Summary of the Role
The Branch Operations Manager plans, schedules and supervises the activities of the assigned Operations team on a day-to-day and provides expert knowledge for more complex issues, in line with department/functional guidelines and procedures, in order to contribute to efficient and customized operations. They are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the Branch, in addition to coordination with Purchasing and the Customer Service teams. They are responsible for the facility and employees; which include the Warehouse/Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Shipping and Receiving, VMI, Drivers and Counter Sales (if applicable). The overarching goal is to ensure on time delivery for the Branch and to support the organization in obtaining its goals and objectives by operating in a cost-effective manner that leads to higher profits.
Responsibilities
Must maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures.
Responsible for Cross departmental coordination and communication (purchasing, safety, quality, customer service, sales, and field service (if applicable))
Manage the personnel for efficiencies and error reductions. Ensure on-time delivery to customer expectations.
Monitor and Manage inventory to working capital requirements and maximize turns, while keeping the customer delivery commitments we have made.
Achieve and maintain maximum customer satisfaction ratings and approval standards.
Ensure proper staffing levels within each department; set goals for employees, evaluate and review personnel, Motivate personnel in departments under supervision.
Monitor business, systems and requirements to meet LGG Industrial quality standards.
Oversee employee training requirements to business systems/procedures and products to ensure the training was properly performed and documented.
Ensure the Branch meets all company/customer/government mandates relative to personnel, safety, security, policies; including emergency planning and execution.
Manage RMAs related to the warehouse
Ensure Fleet Compliance: DOT; Comply; hours of service; maintenance of fleet (Donlen); GeoTab- tracker on company vehicles
Safety scorecard for location-non Sales
Responsible for Facility Management
Skills and Abilities
Requires excellent verbal and written communications skills, professional telephone etiquette, and the ability to handle stressful situations in an efficient, professional and courteous manner.
Must have a sense of “team” response to satisfy sales goals and assure 100% customer satisfaction and the ability to interact effectively with all types of people.
Inspirational leader that can motivate and work effectively in a matrix management with sales, manufacturing, customer service, supply chain, and Key accounts.
Inherently possesses a contagious “can-do” attitude that energizes the workgroup and those around them
Experience and passion for, motivating people, instilling accountability, and achieving results under tight constraints
Requires computer proficiency, including Internet, e-mail, the operating system, Word, Excel, and various other software as needed.
Must have mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn about how our products are produced and used by our customers.
Must also have strong organization skills, be detailed oriented, possess problem-solving capabilities and have excellent customer service skills.
Key traits needed for success include, good sense of humor, compassion for people, excellent listening skills, ability to discipline and reward and the ability to continually prioritize the workload.
Requires ability to organize and prioritize workload and be able to interact effectively with all types of people in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Business acumen, understanding a P&L, a plus
Experience/knowledge/understanding of lean six sigma and how to apply it, a plus
Minimum Qualifications
5-7 years of related warehousing or production experience
2-3 years of management or supervisory experience
College degree, Business Administration or Industrial Distribution preferred; will consider equivalent degrees
In lieu of degree will consider minimum 7-10 years management experience in an industrial distribution setting
Ability to work nights and weekends, as required
Ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift and carry up to 50lbs independently on a repeated basis.
Ability to consistently move throughout the facility during the full workday
Ability to comprehend work instruction and safety procedures, written or verbally
Ability to count and measure accurately
Ability to properly and safely use mechanical equipment and handtools
Possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with customers, and team-members in a professional manner
Strong organizational and communication skills, above average mechanical aptitude, and the ability to interact with a diverse customer base
Background checks and drug screening may be required (by Company, Customer or DOT requirements in working on-site and operating equipment as required or permitted by law)
Total Rewards
Competitive compensation plan, with a bonus potential of 10% of salary
Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability – available 1st of month following the date of hire
401k with company match
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Equal Opportunity Employer
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetics, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Qualified Candidates Only. Although we appreciate your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We will be accepting applications for this role through 11/11/2024.