Operations Manager

We are searching for a Operations Manager to join our growing team. This role will plan, direct and coordinate the operations of Brady Industries to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel by performing the following duties personally or through associates.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Formulates and recommends operational policies and objectives for the company.
  
• Directs investigations into causes of customer complaints and responds accordingly.
  
• Follows up on ALL customer requests and inquiries to ensure appropriate response is made and customer is satisfied.
  
• Continuously investigates and introduces process improvement measures and presents suggestions to President for consideration.
  
• Reviews and analyses weekly and period reports, compares them to budget. Works with General Manager, to take corrective actions to achieve results.
  
• Preparation and maintenance of such reports as are necessary to carry out functions of department.
  
• Prepares periodic reports to top management, as necessary or requested.
  
• Judging the qualities of things, services or people.
  
• Making decisions and solving problems.
  
• Resolving conflicts and negotiating with others.
  
• Organizing, planning and prioritizing work.
  
• Provide customer service.
  
• Other duties may be assigned to meet Company goals.
  

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
  
• Five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Experience with ERP and Microsoft Applications
  
• Previous AS400 (Aplus) experience is preferred.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong analytical skills with a good to excellent proficiency level in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
  
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
  
• numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
  
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or
  
• schedule form.
  
• Other Duties:
  
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  

• Leadership
  
• Problem Solving/Analysis
  
• Decision Making
  
• Project Management
  
• Communication Proficiency
  
• Teamwork Orientation
  
• Technical Capacity
  
• Customer/Client Focus
  

Manages all operational associates through subordinate supervisors or direct interaction. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

This job operates in an office building with warehouse. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephone, headset and photocopiers.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

This is a full-time, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Occasional early or late hours may be required as job duties demand.

Travel is primarily locally during business day, although some travel to other Brady location and other business related travel will be expected.

BradyPLUS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

BradyPLUS is a leading national distributor of solutions for JanSan, Foodservice and Industrial Packaging. We deliver the right SUPPLIES + SUPPORT to ensure businesses are more successful every day. We offer premium brands, expert advice, and exceptional customer experience. Our 6,000 associates across 180+ locations have a passion for delivering innovative solutions for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, we serve thousands of customers nationwide in end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, building services, food packaging & processing, and grocery. We strive to be the best employer we can. We value people, we embrace change, and we reach higher. Join us and see what the BUZZ is about! To learn more visit us at [1] www.BradyPLUS.com.

BradyPLUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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1. http://www.BradyPLUS.com