Novo Logistics

Position: Operations Manager

Location: Sparks, Nevada

Competitive salary based on experience!

Company Description

"The Novo culture has the utmost respect for our team members, families, and the local community. As a member of Novo, we warmly welcome you and your family to the Novo team. We empower our team members to advocate for our cultural values of respect, safety, transparency, and continuous improvement. Our team is proud to work for Novo, and we’re proud to work with them.

Join us in making a difference for our partners."

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable, self-driven, and team-oriented professional with problem-solving, communication, and management skills for the position of Operations Manager. This position is within a fast-paced plant environment in Sparks, Nevada. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Recruit, orient, train, schedule, coach, counsel, motivate, and discipline team members; communicate job expectations; evaluate performance; enforce policies and procedures.
• Supervise and work with supervisor(s) to effectively manage daily activities and employee matters.
• Serve as the backup to the General Manager in the management of site processes and procedures.
• Assist General Manager in daily operations regarding responsibilities both in the plant and office tasks.
• Assist in asset and budget management, including budget projection, maintenance, inventory, and reporting.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with safety procedures and expectations.
• Operate forklift and assist in other warehouse or plant duties as may be needed from time to time.
• Perform other requests and duties as assigned by the General Manager or upper-level management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of company policies and procedures, in addition to safety requirements.
• Knowledge of general plant work instructions, safety, and housekeeping procedures.
• Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Skill in typing and general computer literacy.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to effectively manage people, including scheduling, disciplining, counseling, and evaluating.
• Ability to set goals and implement plans to achieve them.
• Ability to solve problems and adapt to situations requiring solutions to unforeseen circumstances.
• Ability to maintain records and organize documents, calendars, and other assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of management, coworkers, customers, partners, and other visitors.
• Ability to keep accounting records, manage budgets, and create reports and invoices.
• Ability to multitask in stressful and fast-paced environments.

Applicants Must

• Have reliable transportation.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
• Be willing to submit to a background check and drug test.

Education, Experience, and Certification

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) plus years of warehouse experience.

Employment Type(s)

• Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation

• Salary (paid weekly via Direct Deposit).

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

• Company-sponsored premiums for Medical Insurance, with nominal team member contribution.
• Dental Insurance, Life Insurance policy, and other options.

401(k) Plan

• Company match option.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Time Off hours in accordance with Company Policy.

Experience

• 2 - 3 years: Warehouse experience

• 1 year(s): Management experience

Education

• High School or better in General Studies or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Forklift Certification

Skills

• Typing
• Computer Literacy
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Management
• Counseling
• Goal Setting
• Problem Solving
• Organization Strategies
• Budgeting
• Goal Achievement

Behaviors

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers