Assistant Operations Manager

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Position Summary:   Manages a staff of supervisors to insure timely distribution of merchandise within the standards of budget, policies, procedures, and quality to satisfy the requirements of our customers including wholesale divisions.

Essential Functions of the Job: 

• Plans and manages both labor and physical product to ensure continuous flow of goods and meets daily distribution requirements in an automated environment.
• Develops and implements methods for continuous improvement of quality, order turn-around, and productivity within established payroll and expense budgets
• Ensures adherence to procedures that promote the health, safety and welfare of all  associates in the facility
• Trains, mentors and develops supervisors’ development plans and professional growth
• Monitors cost and inventory controls to keep operating expenditures within acceptable budget limits and provides for alternate plans when necessary
• Ensures facility and equipment are maintained in like new fashion Ensures assistant supervisors and warehouse workers are properly managed by supervisors at all times
• Maintains floor visibility throughout facility to monitor/ensure plans are executed properly and productivity is maintained
• Fills in for Operations Manager on an as needed basis

Internal & External Contacts:

                Internal :             Management, supervision, hourly associates, facilities/maintenance and IT

                External :            Corporate and W&D offices, outside vendors, contractors, traffic, freight carriers

Supervisory Responsibilities:

                Direct :                 up to 2 exempt supervisors

                Indirect :              up to 75 hourly associates

Budgetary Responsibilities:

                Equipment:        1 million plus

                Supplies:             $250,000

                Salary:                  500K – 1 million for Hourly and Salaried Employees

Decision Making:

• Recommends overtime when appropriate.
• Direct supervision on daily priorities and resulting labor force distribution
• Constant situational awareness and proactive decision making
• Develops AD HOC operational plans and concepts to facilitate production and special
• Handling requirements due to abnormal operating circumstances
• Stimulates creative thinking to develop and enhance processes - increasing production and quality

Additional:

• Some travel possible to corporate office, campus recruiting and other W&D locations
• Utilizes appropriate managerial techniques to motivate associate staff.

Qualifications & Experience:

Experience:       

                      Minimum operational knowledge:  Facility operation, planning in a highly automated distribution environment.  Knowledge of work methods, some indirect engineering, RF equipment and tilt-tray sortation. 

                      Minimum experience:  Two (2) years management experience in a large distribution center.  Automation background in apparel distribution preferred.                                                   

Education:     Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline.                              

Computer:     Strong computer skills, WMS, Microsoft Office Suite, internet and ability to learn/use customized software.

Company info

PVH Corp
Website : http://www.pvh.com/