Warehouse Operation Manager at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Athens, Texas

Job Description:

Here's your opportunity to be a transformational leader as the Athens operations manager to drive operational performance while developing a versatile team. In this role, you will manage daily operations for 350k Sq. Ft of warehouse space and lead an employee base of 200 directly and indirectly. You will have the opportunity to own strong stakeholder engagement with Schneider Electric's Global Supply Chain teams in Transportation, End to End Control Tower, and Supply Chain Planning. The Distribution Center is located in Athens, Texas.

What will you do?

• Drive people engagement, focused on a diverse and inclusive team environment


• Ensure all operations adhere to industry safety protocols and comply with OHSA,DOT,and other government regulations.


• Oversee all inventory, logistics, and distribution operations


• Manage DC operations to achieve the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets through action plans and regular reviews


• Plan projects and sets objectives for the employees to meet


• Support transformation projects and continuous improvement


• Build strong local logistics competencies in the local team to drive innovation and agility Ensure the right focus and implementation on EHS action plans


• Manage and oversee the management of projects and programs to attain agreed objectives Guarantee the respect of SE policy & implementation of the local rules


• Validate Warehouse capacity planning


• Other Activities as assigned by Manager

• DC teams


• Logistics and GSC function leaders


• Customers of the DC's


• Suppliers of the DC's


• Customer Care

• Strong leader of People


• Drive continuous improvement and transformation projects


• Lead Operation Excellence


• Structured and process orientated


• Results Driven


• WMS/TMS Information Systems (SAP, Manhattan, Q2C)


• Work well independently and in a team environment.


• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement;


• Competency in budgeting, forecasting, and planning


• Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries o Distribution Center automation

• Distribution Center Operations


• Transportation


• Supply Chain Management


• Projects Management Process (PMP) understanding

• Bachelor's Degree in SCM preferred, or degree in other related field


• Proven track record of leading and managing a full operation


• 5+ years of progressive experience in Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics


• Warehouse experience utilizing digital technologies and innovation


• Strong people manager and talent developer


• This is an onsite job and requires you to be present every day and if needed on weekends. It would require you to have the ability to stand in the shopfloor for long durations.

What's in it for me?

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave,401(k)+ match, and more.

Who will you report to? DC Director, Logistics Global Supply Chain

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

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What will you do?

• Drive people engagement, focused on a diverse and inclusive team environment


• Ensure all operations adhere to industry safety protocols and comply with OHSA,DOT,and other government regulations.


• Oversee all inventory, logistics, and distribution operations


• Manage DC operations to achieve the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets through action plans and regular reviews


• Plan projects and sets objectives for the employees to meet


• Support transformation projects and continuous improvement


• Build strong local logistics competencies in the local team to drive innovation and agility Ensure the right focus and implementation on EHS action plans


• Manage and oversee the management of projects and programs to attain agreed objectives Guarantee the respect of SE policy & implementation of the local rules


• Validate Warehouse capacity planning


• Other Activities as assigned by Manager

• DC teams


• Logistics and GSC function leaders


• Customers of the DC's


• Suppliers of the DC's


• Customer Care

• Strong leader of People


• Drive continuous improvement and transformation projects


• Lead Operation Excellence


• Structured and process orientated


• Results Driven


• WMS/TMS Information Systems (SAP, Manhattan, Q2C)


• Work well independently and in a team environment.


• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement;


• Competency in budgeting, forecasting, and planning


• Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries o Distribution Center automation

• Distribution Center Operations


• Transportation


• Supply Chain Management


• Projects Management Process (PMP) understanding

• Bachelor's Degree in SCM preferred, or degree in other related field


• Proven track record of leading and managing a full operation


• 5+ years of progressive experience in Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics


• Warehouse experience utilizing digital technologies and innovation


• Strong people manager and talent developer


• This is an onsite job and requires you to be present every day and if needed on weekends. It would require you to have the ability to stand in the shopfloor for long durations.