FACILITY OPERATIONS MANAGER

Position: Facility Operations Manager – Jackson, Wisconsin

Report to: Division Manager
Salary and benefits:

· Starting salary based on experience

· Annual ESOP contribution (stock ownership)

· 401K

· Full medical

· Vacation

· Dental

· Life Insurance

Weekes Forest Products is seeking a Facility Operations Manager to join our team in (Milwaukee) Jackson, WI.

Weekes Forest Products, Inc. (WEEKES) is a St. Paul, Minnesota based wholesaler and distributor of wood products and building materials. Founded in 1978, WEEKES has grown to become one of the most successful employee owned multi-divisional wholesale distributors in the United States.

Corporate Culture. WEEKES is an informal, value-driven company where honesty, straight communication, and mutual respect are important. Teamwork, good product knowledge, strong work ethic and cost control are keys to the success of the company.

To learn more about Weekes visit: www.weekesforest.com

Facility Operations Manager Job Duties:

General & Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day operations, production, and physical conditions of yard.

· Optimize productivity and operations cost of processing transactions in the warehouse, yard and remanufacturing plant.

· Determine optimal storage location and handling method for all products.

· Oversee repair and maintenance of buildings and facility grounds.

· Assure adequate yard supplies.

· Work with Division Manager on any facility and operational enhancements.

· Directs the implementation of safe operating practices in compliance with Company and regulatory policies (DOT regulations, forklift operations, OSHA compliance, etc.).

· Work in yard as needed.

· Maintain all equipment in proper condition.

· Manage delivery and logistical services.

· Maintain good relations with delivery providers.

· Evaluate cost savings of operating our own delivery vehicles.

• Complete all paperwork and analysis in a timely and efficient manner.
• Manage budgeting (cost containment /inventory control /scheduling).

Safety

· Maintain a clean and safe operation at the facility.

• Manage safety of employees through leading by example, operate at the highest standards and conform to all regulations.
• Provide safety training to production teammates that will detail how to work injury and incident free.

Oversee Employees

· Maintain desired number of personnel as determined by Division Manager, by attracting, hiring, training, supervising, coaching, supporting, and scheduling the following positions:

o Forklift Operators/Material Handlers

o Remanufacturing Plant Personnel

o Dispatch/Customer Service

• Conduct regular performance reviews.

· Assure compliance with company policies.

• Train team members to monitor product quality, proper handling, storage of products and contribute to the overall direction and success of the operations.
• Resolve problems relating to process, cost, orders, maintenance, inventory control, equipment/trucks, services, and systems that affect the division’s ability to meet or exceed customer needs.
• Supervise/coordinate production efforts that result in continuous improvement in all areas.

· Train personnel in optimum product handling and equipment operation.

· Assure efficient and accurate processing of order paperwork through operations cycle.

· Instill a “can-do” attitude in operations staff to offer an excellent response time on orders, good customer service and a cooperative attitude with sales team.

• Facilitate team development and communication, employee skill development, problem-solving and resolution, and build employee commitment and ownership.

· Review team member performance on a regular basis by compiling operational reports that measure on-time deliveries, back orders, hours worked, shipments received, etc. to ensure minimum costs, prevent operational delays and to forecast both short and long-term planning needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial or military environment.
• Must be capable of working safely and continuously promoting safe work practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Detail and results oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or higher
• 5 or more year of supervisory or management experience in an industrial, manufacturing or military environment
• Demonstrate a level of understanding of lumber grades and products.
• Continuous Improvement certifications

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location:

• One location

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No