Operations Manager Job Listing at Volcom in Costa Mesa, CA (Job ID 6944)

Description

Title: Operations Manager, 2nd Shift – Irvine Distribution Center

At Liberated Brands, we strive to embody the creative spirit of youth culture. Liberated Brands was built on liberation, innovation and experimentation while remaining dedicated to the breakdown of established traditions. We empower our employees to stay “True To This”, which symbolizes our integrity, authenticity and individuality and just the pure joy of riding! 

Liberated Brands wants to share our passion for the action sports industry with you. Our dynamic culture attracts the most creative, passionate individuals. We work hard and play hard in a fun casual work environment located in the beautiful beach city of Costa Mesa. We urge you to come join the ride!

From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60+ countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital.  This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth.  Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Operations Manager, 2nd Shift (2pm-10:30pm) will manage the day-to-day operations of our warehouse. Their goal is efficiently using space, labor, and equipment to meet operational goals. Effectively manage to increase productivity and reduce costs while boosting employee and customer satisfaction through meeting SLA and maintaining a positive company culture. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic planning: With guidance, partner with DC Director to ensure operational goals can be met

• Managing people: Motivating, organizing, and training the warehouse team
• Managing processes and systems: Designing and developing efficient systems for movement and storage
• Ensuring compliance: Maintaining safety and compliance standards
• Managing quality: Ensure inventory functions are performed, comparing results to computerized inventory, and reconciling any differences
• Managing logistics: Managing inventory control, quality assurance, productivity, and logistics
• Maintaining equipment: Communicating to facilities needs of equipment, and managing warehouse equipment and vehicles
• Keeping records: Keeping detailed records of warehouse activities 
• Provide directions to other individuals.
• Supervises, hires, trains, provides work direction, and problem-solving assistance for workers. Also oversees the daily operations where needed.
• Supervises staff, including hiring, scheduling, and assigning work, reviewing performance, and recommends salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, or terminations.
• Manages others through subordinate supervisors.
• Respond to customers' or shippers' questions and complaints regarding storage and distribution services. 
• Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, equipment, and order testing, maintenance, repair, or replacement, as necessary. 
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local facility regulations

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Ability to work 2nd shift (2pm-10:30pm) at our Irvine, CA distribution center
• 5 years in an overseeing warehouse operation in a similar capacity
• Experience with warehouse management systems
• Knowledge of transport methods, costs, and benefits
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 
• Attention to detail
• Leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to accept feedback, adapt, change course, and work well under pressure
• Preferred but not required – 4-year degree in Supply Chain or related field
• Preferred but not required – working knowledge with Full Circle and/or Manhattan Scale
• Preferred but not required - fluency in Spanish

Working Conditions

• Environment, apparel warehouse, primarily on the floor.
• Mild heat/cold in line with warehouse conditions through various seasons
• Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, or type.
• Physical effort/lifting, up to 35 pounds
• Must be able work weekends, nights, extended hours, holidays
• Emergency staff designations

LIBERATED PERKS:

• Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
• Discounts on Liberated Merch
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
• 401k with employer match (based on eligibility)
• Surf and Snow Team Building Days
• Summer Half Day Fridays
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program

Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $65,000 -  $85,000. Compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. 

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or ADAaccommodations@liberatedbrands.com.