Operations Manager

About the Company

National Oak Distributors (NOD) has merged with Integrated Supply Network (ISN) combining the leader in automotive paint, body and equipment wholesale distribution with the leader in automotive tools and equipment distribution. This is a significant step forward in our vision to expand geographic reach, and to deliver value added services and solutions to both suppliers and customers.  Our priority remains unchanged – to continue to deliver exceptional service and value to our suppliers and customers in a thriving and collaborative workplace for the industry’s top talent.

About the Role

National Oak Distributors is seeking an Operations Manager at our Hartford distribution center. The selected candidate will join a high performing private business that applies best practice principles and logic to challenges and opportunities. People are viewed as the company’s top resource and a non-bureaucratic work environment allows for unencumbered professional growth. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, 401k with match, over three weeks of paid time off and more!

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a driven, successful Operations Manager with a proven track record of increasing responsibility in the distribution/transportation fields.  Successful candidates will handle the daily supervision of a warehouse crew and provide 'hands-on' support. The successful candidate should possess the highest level of integrity, a can-do attitude and promote teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Scheduling of staff based on workload


• Running shifts with safety and efficiency as priorities


• Maintain and report daily work logs to corporate office


• Audit of daily labor and billing reports


• Performance management of staff, including hiring, counseling and interpretation of State and Federal employment laws


• Proactive demeanor and practitioner of continuous improvement using lean tools of 5S, 5 Why, Kaizen and one-piece flow

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and customer service skills


• The ability to make decisions, problem solve, prioritize assignments and direct the workforce in an ever-changing warehouse environment


• Microsoft Excel and Outlook experience a must


• Proven track record in supervision of warehouse employees including hiring and training


• Experience and ability to create and maintain various management reports


• Knowledge of DOT/Hazmat, OSHA