Operations Manager - Lancaster (General Manager)

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Our client is a leading wholesale distributor, with headquarters in New Jersey is looking for their next Operations Manager to lead thei Lancaster, PA facility. They provide industrial customers with an extensive line of products and services since the 1800's! In 1986, due to growth, our client located a new facility in Lancaster Pa., to serve the needs of a large number of kitchen construction manufacturers (cabinets, counter top fabricators and custom millwork shops) in southeastern Pennsylvania. Since inception the company has grown from a small rented space to 130,000 square feet under roof, with full time employment of over 60 team members.

The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall operations of the Lancaster facility, including inventory management, sales, distribution, logistics, transportation and safety activities. This position is a part of the Leadership Team and reports directly to the President of the company. It will also have significant interactions with the VP of Finance in executing the President’s vision though administering policies and procedures to meet the company’s goals while maintaining the company's culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop framework to identify and develop new talent and foster current employee’s strengths, with the goal of creating and maintaining depth in key areas.
• Primary accountability for developing new and maintaining existing large customers
• Leads, inspires and maintains a positive working environment for a diverse team consisting of Specification & Sales Representatives, Operations, Customer Service, Warehouse & Drivers.
• Full P&L Leadership/Ownership for the location.
• Maintain a workplace that is safe and values its employees’ contributions.
• Drive growth and demand creation by identifying growth opportunities, targets, projects, and erosion recapture.
• Act swiftly and decisively to mitigate employment issues as they arise in a manner consistent with our client’s culture.
• Maintain customers ISO certification.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Work with key departments managers to develop performance objectives to meet company goals. Support team through suggesting and driving best practices to correct financial, quality and delivery variances.

Qualifications

• Wholesale distribution experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel without restriction within the Fessenden Hall territory and nationally to vendors, trade shows, vendor meetings (up to 10%of time).
• Experience with ISO guidelines is a plus but not necessary.
• Solid Presentation Skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff, customers and vendors.
• Driver’s License in good standing.
• ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP WILL BE CONSIDERED
• Bachelor’s or advanced
• Experience in a Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Transportation or Logistics environment.
• Financial management responsibility experience.
• Competent computer knowledge and skills including Office Suite, with the ability to learn Fessenden Hall Inc’s business system.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. In order to be selected for the position, candidates must submit to a drug test with negative results on employment offer, the ability to be bonded as defined by our client's fidelity bond insurance carrier and have a valid driver’s license and a driving record which meets underwriting standards.