Associate Operations Manager

Location : Bear, DE

Department : Operations

Reports To : General Manager

Your Role : This person will spend a significant amount of time rotating through job roles in both Transportation and Warehouse to learn the key components of the operations at Dot Foods and provide support / leadership as needed in the various roles.

As the individual gains experience in this role, they will be expected to increase their impact to the company through their activity and the activity of those they work with.

This position is designed to provide upward mobility, assuming availability, within 12-18 months.

• Work with individuals across departments to develop the knowledge of warehouse and transportation impact to the overall success of the business.
• Gather, measure, and interpret data critical to improving processes within warehouse and transportation.
• Participate in meetings with warehouse, transportation, replenishment, and outside distribution centers to enhance knowledge of the processes and develop relationships necessary to collaborate effectively.
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

Role Specifics :

• Travel Occasional overnight travel to other company facilities or outside facilities for training. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train
• Working Environment Ability to work in all temperature conditions, from below 0 to above 100 degrees.
• Schedule Ability to work flexible hours (weekend, night shift and on-call) based upon facility needs

We’d Like You To Have :

• Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain management
• Experience in budget development & business analysis
• Ability to relocate
• Ability to embrace & facilitate change

We Need You To Have :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Dot Foods / DTI experience
• Effective verbal & communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs
• Strong leadership, planning and organizational skills

What Can Dot Offer You?

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture within the business. As a vital part of that family unit, we want to ensure you feel included and respected for any differing ideas.

We appreciate those opinions and count on them to make us successful. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with :

• $57,424 to $86,136 Annually, plus bonus opportunity
• Competitive benefits including 401(k) & profit sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety : This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE / AA Employer : Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.