Assistant Operations Manager (Continuous Improvement)Location: MooresvilleThe RoleAs Assistant Operations Manager of Distribution, you will be supporting the operations teams in leading and executing functional processes under an automation environment, across multiple areas within the Distribution Center. Supporting the development of teams and engaging a team with a "Can Do" attitude to drive and achieve the overall goals. This includes mentoring, motivating, and coaching to drive excellence and solve problems. Fully understand and prepare for and adjust to the complexities and immense scale of the operation during peak and maintain the same drive to keep the teams engaged and prepared during non-peak season. This means creating objectives, continuous development training, cross functional training, look for ways to improve areas for efficiency opportunities and enhancements. Capture and interpret data and deliver results that will drive productivity and efficiency.Some of the key responsibilities include:Leading and developing the Continuous Improvement Analysts, Analysts, and DC TrainersSupporting with the development of front-line Supervisors, Operations Leads, and hourly full time/temp associates through the Deckers principals.Acting as the primary information source for the team, maintaining compliance and consistency and taking corrective action when neededMentoring, training, and developing teammates for career progression, performance improvement, and recognition.Creating, communicating, and maintaining processes and standard work procedures to supervisors and associatesProactively identifying and leading process improvement initiatives using "lean" tools.Building and delivering productivity plans by reviewing work forecast determining productivity requirements and partnering with other area leaders to balance labor.Partnering with other leaders to share best practices.Support all safety OSHA compliance to ensure areas are a safe working conditions for ALL associates.Determine customer priorities and sort by high to low, assign resources to be able to meet shipping container deadlines.Work with all channels of the business: retail, wholesale, & e-comm, to determine the skill set needed to shift the seasons.Plan, coordinate, and delegate when projects are needed to meet deadlines.Support in areas that may impact your department to provide better methods instead of creating silos.Will require extended work schedule and weekends, along with contacting after hours.Who You Are5 years or more of leadership experience in a distribution, fulfillment, or production environment.
Experience working alongside contingent workforce. A leader with a proven track record in a big box setting.
Experience supervising front line supervisors and has managed large scale operations. Large scale workforce.
Experience motivating workforce working long hours and weekends.We'd love to hear from people with:A Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Supply Chain certification courses, Lean, Six Sigma certification or related field.Familiarization with process improvement through lean process, Kaizen and Six Sigma. Able to adjust to ambiguous settings and are able to execute on deadlines.What We'll Give You –Competitive Pay and BonusesFinancial Planning and wellbeingTime away from workExtras, discounts and perksGrowth and DevelopmentHealth and WellnessWe celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.$78,500.00 - $91,300.00The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in:US - IN US8 Midwest Distribution CenterIndividual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.Equal Employment Opportunity Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.