Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Opportunity Statement

We are seeking an Operations Manager to oversee Warehouse, Transportation, Facilities Management, Quality, and related third-party providers. This role is responsible for driving performance metrics, managing expenses and revenue, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and promoting a safe and secure workplace. The Operations Manager will play a critical role in building strategy, optimizing operations, and leading a high-performing team

Role Responsibilities

The Operations Manager will :

• Oversee daily operations to ensure safety, accuracy, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility.
• Manage budgets, including labor, benefits, capital investments, assets, depreciation, maintenance, and third-party contracts.
• Monitor facility capacity and plan for growth to maintain proper storage, receiving, and shipping capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, FDA, USDA, DOL, and other regulatory agencies, as well as food safety and insurance pooling requirements.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and documentation reviews (e.g., food safety records, safety inspections).
• Lead emergency response planning, crisis management, and safety training initiatives.
• Oversee condition and maintenance of warehouse, fleet, refrigeration systems, HVAC, fire protection, and office facilities.
• Partner with Sales to address delivery and customer issues, and support new business opportunities.
• Lead associate engagement by maintaining open communication, conducting department meetings, and monitoring morale.
• Manage staff selection, training, compensation, performance reviews, and terminations.
• Participate in grievance or arbitration proceedings when required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and meet key performance metrics.

Skills and Experiences Required

Preferred Skills

Preferred Education

Job Type

Salary

Benefits

Work Location : Seattle, WA