JOB POSTING:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.
Ferguson is now hiring an Operations Manager to lead business operations in our Garner, NC location! This role provides leadership for our customer-facing associates and branch functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, equivalent experience will be considered
• 2+ years management / leadership experience coupled with handling inventory / operational tasks
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience is recommended
• Ability to adapt and change processes to keep pace with the evolving business requirements
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills to optimally respond to urgent situations
• Must be process oriented with good judgment and decision-making abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to lead a team
• A confirmed understanding of OSHA and DOT regulations
• Strong technical skills included but not limited to Microsoft O365 applications
  At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

• Champion the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of organizational management protocols, practices, and tools
• Drive safety, quality and profitability to meet or exceed company objectives
• Ongoing development of standard operating procedures to facilitate process improvements.
• Act as a strategic partner on the leadership team and liaison among different departments to improve operation results
• Ensure warehouse operation is led with efficiency and success
• Handle inventory control in our warehouse, including working daily on discrepancies, returns, DRR’s, cycle counts and various other inventory reporting.
• Manage vendor relationships to facilitate purchasing of production supplies.
• Direct Supervisor over 10-12 associates.
• Conduct safety observations, safety inspections, and oversee associate safety training and accountability.
• Assigning and routing delivery trucks using different software. Reviewing and coaching CDL drivers on driving behaviors witnessed by camera systems.