LX Pantos America, Inc.

The individual performing this job function is empowered with adequate authority to exercise the required duties and responsibilities of the position to ensure that all work performed meets or exceeds LX Pantos America, Inc. standards for safety, quality and productivity. This position requires excellent leadership skills along with the ability to facilitate and communicate the business workflow in a fast-paced distribution operation; oversee coaching and counseling of all associates and ensures a safe and productive work environment.

We are currently searching for a highly motivated Operations Manager in Kokomo, Indiana.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Basic knowledge of ISO tank operation with Hazmat material

• Basic knowledge of Inland container yard operation

• Overall control of plans, organizes, directs and controls all general operations within the warehouse.

• Responsible for achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPI) metrics.

• Manages customer/vendor relations.

• Responsible for managing the operation System with up to date information.

• Reports daily operational issue/topics to the HQ Maintains and improve the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

• Manages inventory control, shipping, and receiving to achieve high performance and low damage levels. Reports accuracy, timing and damage results vs. standards.

• Responsible to create any report/countermeasure required by customer due to accident or damage of the customer’s product.

• Responsible for determining staffing with the equipment needs as volume and projects dictate.

• Responsible for DC security and safety programs.

• Manages all aspects of employee relations, including performance reviews, disciplinary issues, and oversee that supervisors are conducting periodic reviews for their reports.

• Responsible for handling special projects requested from HQ or the customer.

• Maintain physical facility and ensure clean working environment.

• Keeps correct equipment capacity for effective cost-efficient warehouse results.

• Directs Maintenance and PM programs for lift truck fleet.

• Incorporates and manages all Safety programs and reporting

• Manages all supply vendors and purchasing to create reports

• Manages all aspects of the distribution operations for the designated shift.

• Knowledge of all operating systems pertaining to the work area.

• Update/checking the daily/weekly/monthly product movement including the report to HQ

• Manage the any return or damaged parts, with any related reports

• Obligation to finalize the monthly sales report or number with the customer and suppliers

• Obligation to send the final sales report or number to HQ in NJ for invoicing to the customer.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Korean/English Bilingual is a plus

• Minimum 3-4 years of supervisory experience in distribution or manufacturing environment or comparative schooling plus work.

• BS/BA Degree required

• Proven success in maintaining quality, service, and client relationships in a high-paced setting.

• Experience working in team oriented, multi-shift environment.

• Proven competencies in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Experience with WMS, LEAN/Six Sigma, inventory management, project leadership, and team building are preferred.

Skill Requirements

• Skill in interpersonal communication.

• Skill in using a personal computer and associated software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Clamp-certified (Preferred).

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, AD&D, 401K, and generous PTOs/ paid holidays

Job Location: Kokomo, IN

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000 - $80.000

Please send your resume. 

Jiyoung.Lee@lxpantos.com

Joann.lee@lxpantos.com