Operations Manager - Lihue, Kauai, HI

POC: Shannon Armstrong

Location: Lihue, Kauai, HI

M: 20% DH

Job Title: Operations Manager

Industry: Food Transportation and Distribution

Duration: Direct Hire

Hours: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 7:30AM-4:30PM

Location: Lihue, Kauai, HI

Parking: Street- Available in the Area

Pay Rate: $75,000 Annual

Bill Rate: $15,000

Company Summary:

This company is a rapidly growing food distribution company specializing in frozen, chill, and dry food products. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality goods to our diverse customer base. We’re currently seeking skilled, motivated, and detail-oriented professionals with a passion for continuous improvement to join our operations team.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Operations Manager ensures the smooth operation of the warehouse and deliveries through effective management of staff, inventory, and processes. This role requires a hands-on approach to manage the daily operations and strategic planning to improve productivity and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Oversee the company’s operations including, but not limited to following:

• Maintains and adheres to company safety and food safety policy for Oahu facilities. Implement safety procedures and conduct regular training. Maintain compliance with DMV, DOT, FMCSA, FSMA (food safety) and OSHA regulations.

• Inventory Management: Oversee the receipt, storage, distribution, and return of goods. Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct regular stock audits. Support physical inventory counts as is required.

• Leadership: Recruit, train, and supervise Oahu operations team. Schedule shifts and delegate tasks to ensure efficient operations. Reviews and approves all staff time sheets and PTO. Provides effective performance evaluations for warehouse team.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement solutions as part of company operational excellence initiatives.

• Maintain inventory of equipment, supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees to ensure the safe storage and transport of all frozen, chill, and dry products.

• Manages preventive and ongoing maintenance of equipment including trucks, forklifts, jacks, hi-lifts, racking, chargers, and other assets used in operation.

• Manage within budget requirements for all Oahu warehouse and delivery operations.

• Coordinate with suppliers, transport companies, and customers to ensure timely delivery and dispatch of goods.

• Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS) and other technology to streamline operations.

• Prepare and present regular reports on warehouse & delivery operations performance metrics.

• Performs other related duties as required including supporting warehouse and delivery operations when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three to five years of experience in transportation, delivery, warehouse management, inventory control,

• Two years management experience.

• Strong knowledge of FSMA regulations, warehouse management, transportation, and safety best practices.

• Ability to develop personnel and equipment structures to support present and future operations.

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

• Must be able to obtain Medical Examiner’s Certification compliance with DOT requirements.

• High School Diploma / GED equivalent.

ID# 1686742

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of background and reference checks.

Interested Applicants: Please visit us online at www.staffingsolutionsofhawaii.com to view additional positions.  Applications will only be reviewed for applicants currently living in the state of Hawaii and who are available for an interview with Staffing Solutions. #SSOH

Why work with Staffing Solutions of Hawaii:

• We are a local, award winning, and growing privately owned agency in business for 25 years

• Employees enjoy competitive pay, stimulating careers, and excellent growth opportunities!

• We have over 120 job positions including full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities inclusive with medical benefits options

• We partner with 100+ organizations in Hawaii, such as Kaiser Permanente, Bank of Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines, Hilton Grand Vacations, KHON 2 News and many more!

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, including females, minorities, protected Veterans and those with disability.