Operations Coordinator -Slotting 2nd Shift Job Listing at Harbor Freight Tools in Joliet, IL (Job ID 1293386)

Description

The Operations Coordinator assists the Area Manager in managing, directing and organizing the assigned operational department and conducts all relating administration activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Area Manager in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws            
• Assist in directing and monitoring the daily operations in the assigned department , to include systems, process and technical support  
• Coordinates, under the direction of the area manager, the entire operational department to ensure that all procedures are being followed properly and in a timely fashion             
• Plan, execute and reconcile daily workloads based on departmental volume         
• Interact efficiently and effectively with other departments as needed to resolve discrepancies and move resources based on labor planning needs    
• Ensure that the management team is provided with accurate, timely and relevant reporting and key performance indicators and additional assistance as needed    
• Ensure attainment of facility safety, production and quality objectives
• Other duties as assigned   

Scope

• Staff supervision and development:  No
• Decision making: 
  • Indirect Supervisory Responsibility – Distribution Center Associates
  • Organizational Scope – Oversight of assigned DC Operational department
  • Equipment Used – computer, printer, copier, fax, forklift and other material handling equipment
• Travel:  Up to 5%
• Flex Designation:  DC Based

Requirements

Education and Experience

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED          

Years of Experience

• Minimum of 1-3 years distribution experience

Skills

• Ability to work well with short deadlines and exhibit a sense of urgency
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership, ability to problem solve, resolve conflict and analyze complex situations
• MS Office knowledge: Introductory level for Outlook, Word and PowerPoint; intermediate level for Excel
• Knowledge of Oracle and Warehouse Management Systems preferred
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts to solve practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Work with and around forklifts and conveyer systems.
• Ability to work on elevated platforms.
• Work closely in a team environment to complete daily tasks and goals.
• General office environment requiring ability to:
  • speak and listen to others in person and over the phone
  • use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports

Physical Requirements
DC-Non-Exempt

• Standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching heights on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day.
• Grasping, pushing, and pulling of materials on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day. Reaching and working above and below the shoulder level on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day.
• Ability to safely team lift, lower, and move items over 75 pounds over the course of a work day with or without assistance.
• Sit or stand continuously for up to twelve hours per day.
• Must be comfortable working with and around forklifts, conveyer systems, scissor lifts, and hazardous machinery.
• Must be comfortable with performing many of the tasks listed above from a ladder up to fifteen feet in elevation above the floor surface observing safety controls.
• Must utilize proper safety controls at all times. *Must be able to drive automobiles, forklifts and scissor lifts.

Safety

• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

The anticipated rate for this position is $26.00 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and  their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 152 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

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