Operations Manager (Former Military/Law Enforcement)
Posted: 20 May, 2024
Organization: United Fruit and Produce
Location: St. Louis, MO
As an Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing the day-to-day activities of our organization. Your primary focus will be on enhancing efficiency, streamlining processes, and ensuring the smooth functioning of various departments. The Operations Manager is responsible for strategic planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet organizational goals and objectives.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. **Strategic Planning:**
- Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the organization's overall objectives.
- Collaborate with senior management to set operational goals and KPIs.
2. **Process Optimization:**
- Analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement to enhance efficiency.
- Implement best practices and standardized procedures to streamline operations.
3. **Resource Management:**
- Oversee the allocation and utilization of resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget.
- Work closely with department heads to ensure optimal resource utilization.
4. **Team Leadership:**
- Provide leadership and guidance to department managers and staff.
- Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team culture.
5. **Quality Assurance:**
- Implement and monitor quality control standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality products/services.
- Identify and address any issues affecting product/service quality.
6. **Budgeting and Cost Control:**
- Develop and manage operational budgets.
- Implement cost control measures to optimize expenses while maintaining operational excellence.
7. **Vendor and Supplier Management:**
- Collaborate with procurement to manage relationships with key vendors and suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure favorable terms for the organization.
8. **Risk Management:**
- Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Establish contingency plans to ensure business continuity in the face of unforeseen challenges.
9. **Communication and Reporting:**
- Regularly report on key performance indicators and operational metrics to senior management.
- Facilitate effective communication between departments to promote synergy.
10. **Continuous Improvement:**
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.
- Implement feedback mechanisms to capture insights for ongoing enhancement.
**Qualifications:**
- Proven experience in operations management, with a track record of achieving operational excellence.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Solid understanding of financial management and budgeting.
- Knowledge of industry best practices and trends.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ideal candidate will have experience Law Enforcement or Military experience.
- Experience as a Supervisor or Manager
- Able to perform relevant time and motion studies to track improvements.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 2nd shift applicants must have the ability to be flexible with their schedule.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Supervising or Management: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
