Operations Manger, Southern Region

Since 1905, Turner Supply Company has been serving industrial and manufacturing businesses through the distribution of supplies and services. Today, customers turn to Turner for a broad product assortment at competitive prices, expertise in customer solutions, and cost-savings programs that drive their business.

Turner is led by a leadership team that strongly supports the company's core values – Empowerment, Development, Execution, Teamwork, Innovation, and Leadership. These values are what propelled Affiliated Distributors to name Turner Supply a Top Workplace in 2022. 

Our family owned business is headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, with 8 locations serving customers across the United States.

Turner offers competitive pay and benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Program, Company Paid Life Insurance and HRA, and a 401K program with a Generous Company Match.

Job Summary: The Operations Manager oversees all operation functions.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

·        Develop and ensure sense of urgency and culture of quality, safety, and adherence to company core values.

·        Oversee inside sales, warehouse, shipping, receiving, delivery, kitting department and belt shop.

·        Lead talent development, team building and succession planning in operational areas.

·        Responsible for cycle counts and inventory accuracy for region. Handle bank and accounting inventory audits yearly.

·        Work cross-functionally with sales, procurement, accounting and branches to implement programs and solve problems

·        Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations and assist managing truck fleet.

·        Manage relationships with logistic vendors, carriers and various external business partners.

·        Setup and oversee VMI and vending programs.

·        Responsible for initial training in ERP system for inside sales, outside sales and warehouse personnel

·        Monitor and manage open customer orders for region

·        Functional responsibilities for handling Strategic account initiatives to completion directed by management.

Basic Job Requirements

·        Ability to organize and prioritize effectively

·        High level of detail orientation

·        Flexible and eager to collaborate with different groups

·        Proactive, focused, with an independent drive

·        Concise writing and editing abilities

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer usage

·        Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn/teach them

Experience and Educational Requirements

·        Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

·        7+ years of operational experience

·        5+ years of management experience

·        Experience with working in industrial supplies distribution a plus

Supervisory Responsibility: This position is responsible for the Mobile, AL location warehouse manager and has shared responsibility for the customer service manager and belt shop.