Operations Manager

 

Overview

Icahn Automotive Group LLC (Icahn Automotive) was formed by its parent, Icahn Enterprises L.P. (NASDAQ: IEP), to invest in and operate businesses involved in aftermarket parts distribution and service. Our businesses have a singular focus: provide premium automotive parts and services at a great value. The businesses of Icahn Automotive today consist of Pep Boys® automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, Auto Plus® automotive aftermarket parts distributor, Precision Tune Auto Care® owned and franchised automotive service centers, and AAMCO Total Auto Care franchised service centers. The businesses of Icahn Automotive total over 22,000 employees, over 2,000 company-owned and franchise locations and 25 distribution centers throughout the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Position Summary
The Distribution Center Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that company objectives are met through evaluation and implementation of company distribution center operational policies and procedures. Will be responsible for ensuring corporate goals and objectives while setting a benchmark for Operations as determined by the Regional Vice Presidents and maintain strong relationships with customers. This position has been designated as a safety-sensitive position.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops strong partnerships with the Corporate Office to implement and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures- including issues resolution, formal input/requirements processes for strategic decision making.
• Meets with direct reports on a regular basis (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) to communicate company information including new initiatives, financial performance, goals and objectives, benchmarks and best practices.
• Attain monthly and annual performance objectives as set by management including financial and business strategies relating to organizational effectiveness of the warehouse.
• Support the constant improvement in operational excellence through various methods, among those will be warehouse operations audits, policy and procedure reviews, and daily operations of the warehouse.
• Instill the operational policies, procedures and practices to all warehouse personnel by selecting, coaching, and training a knowledgeable staff.
• Support the creation of new policies where they will provide continuous improvements to our customer service logistics and best practices.
• Support the creation of new policies where they will provide continuous improvements to our customer service logistics and best practices.

• Oversee functions of inventory integrity, asset management, and human resources in the warehouse.
• Provides training and tools, as needed, to ensure tasks, communication and feedback comply with guidelines and track compliance for company policies and procedure.
• Manage and direct all operational best practices and bring them to fruition.
• Support new warehouse computer systems conversions and ongoing system and software upgrades.
• Communicate and report monthly initiatives, programs, and successes, as well as measure, track and report on compliance, exceptions, and feedback on a quarterly basis.
• Identifies, recommends and provides leadership to implement the necessary tools and processes for the warehouse to run efficiently, optimizing workload, profitability and productivity.
• Participates in maintaining a good understanding of current warehouse practices and challenges, build relationships and reinforce the company’s vision, mission and core values.
• Direct, manage, test and organize project plan priorities and work with other functional groups to insure completion and implementation of project tasks within budget constraints.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• HS Diploma/Equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
• 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain or Operation Management for Auto Parts Distributor
• 2-3 years of Supervisory experience.
• Excellent management skills
• Customer driven, strong business acumen
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Coaching style that builds teamwork
• Leadership skills
• Ability to communicate at every level of the organization
• Ability to exercise judgment and to work independently
• Demonstrated organizational and comprehension skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong PC skills, including MS Office products
• Must demonstrate consistency, accuracy and follow-through

Physical Demands/Work Environment
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands

• Extensive standing, walking, pushing and reaching.
• Need full range of motion for reaching, bending and stooping.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, legs.
• May drive a vehicle if needed.
• Lifting of heavy equipment >100 pounds is required.
• May work outside and be exposed to weather.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions, chemicals, odors, dirt and dust.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Ability to work under tight time constraints, handle sensitive data, and multi-task so that deadlines can be met.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and manage time efficiently with the ability to handle stress in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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