Regional Operations Manager

Factory Motor Parts is currently seeking a driven dynamic business leader to act as a Regional Operations Manager covering the Atlanta, GA Market.

This position is responsible for strategically leading and managing the success of this area's distribution operations; achieving new heights in the areas of inventory management, staff supervision and development, cash management, and delivery and warehouse logistics. This position leads a team of experienced location managers in efficiently executing company initiatives at all assigned locations including sales, profitability, personnel, operations, and safety.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively coach and train Location Managers and staff on company procedures and expectations enabling each location to maximize profitability and operational efficiencies.
• Review P&L reports with each Location Manager to ensure compliance with expenditure requirements that achieve company financial goals.
• Oversee financial reporting related to multiple income streams, inventory, and returns.
• Evaluate and audit all locations safety and security checklist including reviewing all accidents and incident reports.
• Review each location's inventory adjustment file to ensure the Location Manager or authorized personnel are the only ones correcting inventory. Ensure cycle counts are being completed.
• Audit transfers for all locations to ensure the timely processing of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Monitor routes operated by their locations for a positive customer experience and cost effectiveness. The metrics from the utilization of the Elite Extra GPS, in addition to existing data warehouse information, to help improve profitability and the overall customer experience.
• Responsible for driving daily P&L and profit plans to budget through successful leadership, organizational plans, and outstanding execution of all field operations strategies.
• Recruitment, hiring, training and retention of top operations talent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop, lead, manage, train, direct and coordinate the efforts of others, including Operations teams.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with a high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Automotive Industry, Operations, and Safety processes, programs, and procedures.
• Minimum of 5 years' leadership experience in an automotive parts distribution operations and/or leadership role with at least 3 years of P&L responsibility.
• Knowledge of market conditions, economic trends and competitive pressures with ability to create strategies and tactics for successful obtainment of goals.
• Capability to analyze reports and information to improve processes and business outcomes.
• Strong computer skills including experience with sales CRM software, report creation, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate in all forums compellingly.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must have 8-10 years of successful experience in the automotive parts industry (OEM).
• At least 5 years in an operations management leadership role.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned region is a must.
• Experience managing multiple locations is strongly preferred along with a solid distribution background.

PREFERRED EDUCATION BEYOND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.

We are an EEOC/AA Employer. An industry leader, FMP offers well-balanced compensation and benefits programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, profit sharing, paid holidays/vacation/sick time, STD/LTD, + much more. Salary is based on experience and job performance.