Operations Manager

Agents, brokers and direct customers all buy through our platforms, with policy administration on Guidewire. Founded in 1972, we now have 6,600 employees.

The Operations Manager runs daily operations for a distribution and service business with about 120 employees across two shifts. This is an in-person role at our Houston location.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with OSHA and company policies
• Coordinate with sales, customer service and finance on customer issues and forecasts
• Approve purchases and vendor contracts within your spending authority
• Report weekly KPIs to leadership, including on-time delivery and cost per order
• Set productivity targets and track performance against them
• Manage daily operations and staffing across first and second shift
• Own the operating budget for labor, supplies and equipment
• Improve processes using lean tools such as 5S, value stream mapping and standard work

What you'll need

• 2-4 years of operations management experience, including managing supervisors
• Comfortable with P&L or budget responsibility
• Available for occasional weekend and off-shift coverage

Also helpful

• Experience with a WMS such as Manhattan, Blue Yonder or NetSuite WMS
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher

Perks and benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Paid sick leave
• Short- and long-term disability
• Referral program
• Profit sharing

Merrick Assurance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Start: Immediately.

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