Sr. Site Manager, Operations

JOB OVERVIEW: 

This position is responsible for operational, warehouse and fulfillment functions for the facility that serves multiple business units. This position is responsible for meeting customer expectations, advancing continuous improvement initiatives, training and development, and ensuring quality assurance & regulatory compliance. The position will help support and scale growth for the facility within Henry Schein. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Manage the daily operations of the site, including talent development, safety, manufacturing, warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution to achieve operational targets.
• Monitor, report, and manage key performance metrics related to safety, quality, cost management, inventory accuracy, production efficiency, and fulfillment performance.
• Lead and execute projects supporting the expansion of operational activities and continuous improvement initiatives at the site.
• Foster and promote a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies, as well as all applicable federal and state regulations and company guidelines.
• Serve as the primary site liaison with commercial teams and business partners to ensure alignment of operational capabilities with business needs.
• Support the execution of site strategy and ensure alignment with overall manufacturing goals to drive return.
• Contribute to the development and management of annual operating and capital expenditure
• Build and strengthen organizational capabilities and talent to support current and future business requirements.
• Develop and mentor staff by ensuring training, development programs, and regulatory compliance requirements are met.
• Recruit, develop, and evaluate employees to ensure high performance and efficient operational management.
• Ensure effective inventory control processes, including monitoring cycle count results and addressing discrepancies through corrective actions.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives, and perform additional duties as required

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:   

• 10+ years of experience in Operations Management in Warehousing, Distribution or Manufacturing o functions 

• Proven leadership and management skills in a high growth and dynamic environment 

• Ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop and mentor team members for high performance  

• Understand, interpret and act on operational and financial information that contribute to business success. 

• Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities, manage conflict and navigate politics  

• Experience with KPI reporting development and possess a continuous improvement mentality 

• Proven ability to lead and drive change in a dynamic business environment 

• Strong history of financial and customer service success 

• Budgeting and forecasting experience required 

• Proficient in MS office suite of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint 

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively  

• Outstanding independent decision making, analysis and problem-solving skills  

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 

• Excellent management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop and mentor team members for high performance

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively

• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills

• Outstanding independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills

• Understand, interpret and act on financial information that contributes to business profitability

• Ability to plan and manage complex and successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget and assign areas of responsibility

• Lead teams to achieve company goals and solve complex business issues in creative and effective ways

• Outstanding planning and organizational skills and techniques

• Communicate effectively with senior management and key stakeholders

• Strong negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships

• Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities, manage conflict and navigate politics

• Broad and wide-range of professional and managerial skills with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures

• Ability to lead and develop virtual teams

• Outstanding in multiple technical and business skills

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: 

Typically 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience; 3 or more years of management experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: 

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel typically less than 10%.  Office environment. No special physical demands required.