2nd shift DC Operations Manager

Who is Drive Medical.. Drive Medical has become a leading manufacturer of medical products with a strong and consistent track record of growth achieved both organically and through acquisitions. We are proud of our high-quality, diverse product portfolio, channel footprint and global operating scale. Our products are sold into the homecare, long-term care, retail, and e-commerce channels in more than 100 countries around the world. “Leading the World with Innovative Healthcare Solutions that Enhance Lives” Summary (Major Purpose of the Role): As Operations Manager, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day Operations at a local Distribution Center including but not limited to shipping, receiving, inventory control. Oversees all distribution activities and ensures agreed service levels are met for customers. Responsible for ensuring infrastructure, processes and organization are continuously developed to support requirements. Continually optimizes DC to improve cost, productivity, service, and talent. The Operations Manager will ensure that all orders are processed within the company set metrics and will report directly to the Director of Operations. Main Activities/Responsibilities: Management of the Quality Management System and ISO certification expectations Provide support and leadership to distribution center staff Develop and improve warehouse processes Strive for continuous improvement following the Lean principles Ensure the compliance with national and company Health & Safety regulations Organize and supervise the functions of assigned areas Collaborate to optimize the storage space and material flow using warehousing practicing - proper warehouse space utilization, slotting, and inventory management Ensure stock integrity in compliance with rules set by Inventory Control Develop and Implement Distribution Best Practices Engage, manage and drive accountability to direct reporting staff Develop people through appropriate training, performance reviews and structured succession plans as appropriate Ensure recruitment of non-exempt and exempt personnel for approved positions Have a customer focused approach to distribution quality and service Report on all associated metrics and ensure meeting exceeding in all areas Ensure and control quality and performance of suppliers, who contribute to the warehouse performance (suppliers of packaging material, temporary labor etc) Manage communication with the customer service organization to ensure focusing on improving service and quality Ensure employee development and morale is a key focus Ensure the compliance of SOP’s Fully understand and manage overall distribution spend Participate in various projects as advised by the direct Manager Identify and advise pro-actively on strategic development needs (operation / infrastructure / automation) Identify and develop detailed concepts for operational improvements Ensure continuous…