Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Be part of something bigger. At Codale Electric, we're proud of the role we've played in projects like the new Salt Lake Airport, the Las Vegas Raiders stadium and Soleil Lofts, as well as our role in housing, commercial, and industrial projects of every size throughout the Intermountain West. We strive to be the best wholesale distributor in the area and invite you to be part of building the future.

Operations Manager

Lead and develop a team of associates with a focus on motivating, mentoring, and coaching. This individual is accountable for engaging their team to maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, performance, and productivity. The Distribution Center Manager will ensure that customer expectations are met daily and orders are processed and shipped without incident. The person in this role will need to be able to show strong leadership, value 'quality' and 'service excellence', drive a customer-centric, employee-centric and continuous improvement culture, be committed to understanding and satisfying internal/external customer needs, and have a desire to provide tools to their team needed for success.

What you'll do:

• Lead and work as an integral member of the Site Leadership Team
• Develop and direct management of CDC depts. to ensure timely order processing, inventory control, and effective warehouse management
• Manage logistics and outbound transportation processes to optimize material flow
• Foster relationships with Sales Leaders to develop short and long-term strategies that support growth and customer satisfaction
• Enforce Sonepar business and operation policies
• Develop and review dept. budgets, identifying areas for savings or concerns proactively
• Correspond with branch and company management to resolve questions and issues as they arise
• Participate with dept. managers to investigate and implement operational and administrative process improvements
• Develop self and others by assigning and accepting challenges to expand professional knowledge and capabilities
• Embody personal leadership qualities through the following:
• Be in the moment to ensure authentic and human interactions
• Model desired behaviors, such as volunteering effort and taking accountability
• Be curious in interactions with others and have empathy towards separate realities and experiences
• Have courageous conversations when providing feedback and coaching or mentoring team members
• Provide clear expectations, and set mutually agreed upon goals with direct reports for annual performance reviews
• Support team development through talent and succession planning efforts in partnership with HR
• Provide safety, DOT, and environmental leadership and accountability
• Leverage data and analytics to forecast and plan across supply chain, operations, and logistics
• Implement inbound/outbound logistics optimizations inclusive of supplier synergies and cost reductions
• Other duties as assigned

What you'll bring:

Education:

Preferred qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Logistics, or Supply Chain

Professional Experience:

• Background in LEAN/Kaizen culture as a facilitator
• Experience leading transformational change at the business-unit level
• Experience with Eclipse ERP and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Solid understanding of Federal DOT, Safety and OSHA standards
• Fleet / Transportation Management experience
• Ability to adapt and change processes to keep pace with the evolving business requirements
• Strong people leader who engages in the servant leadership model
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong business acumen, including creating and managing annual budget

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance. The employee will frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Environment: Onsite_ Meridian, ID

Physical Environment: This position works in a normal office environment as well as a warehouse environment, with standard office equipment. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. while working in the office. The noise level in the warehouse environment is usually moderate and temperature can change based on the season.

Why work for Codale Electric Supply?

It feels good to drive down the road and say, "I played a part in that." You can be part of a wide array of projects, no matter your role at Codale. Successful team members at Codale demonstrate integrity, a commitment to excellence and a desire to be the best warehouse employee, delivery driver, office support staff or salesperson. Each day presents opportunities to strive for improvement, to build customer relationships and to build your skills and accomplishments. You can build a long-term career at Codale.

Our Competitive Benefits

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.

About Codale Electric and Sonepar USA

Founded in 1975 by Dale P. Holt, Codale Electric Supply started with only five employees before becoming one of the most innovative and fastest-growing electrical supply distributors in the nation. Today, we are headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and currently have branch locations in the western United States. Even though we have quite a presence in Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming, we've declared that we will not rest until we can help provide contractors throughout the nation with the supplies that they need.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com . EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here . Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here .