Overview
Ready to propel your career in operations management? Seize the opportunity to join an established, respected name in the industrial and marine cable distribution space that has empowered U.S. Navy shipbuilding for generations!
At Seacoast, a GCG Company, we're not just looking for a Facility Operations Manager ; we're seeking a strategic leader who can navigate the seas of operational excellence with finesse and flair.
You'll be at the helm of strategic planning for our Chesapeake, VA facility , orchestrating the symphony of process improvement , and diving deep into the trenches of hands-on operations management . It's a role where every day brings new challenges, new triumphs, and the chance to leave a lasting mark on an industry that shapes maritime engineering.
If you're ready to lead by example, to inspire greatness in others, and to cultivate a culture where excellence thrives, then we want you on our team!
What we offer
Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonus
Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and more??
19 PTO days with 7 company paid holidays??
401K plan with employer contribution??
Company paid - Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!??
What you'll do
Lead all warehouse and production operations for Seacoast Chesapeake facility including Safety, Quality, People and Operational Excellence
Ensure the location is performing to GCG standards as it relates to safety, quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction
Identify and execute talent upgrades and training
Lead onboarding of key employees - direct and indirect
Identify opportunities to improve footprint/layout, equipment, workforce, and inventory activities
Lead transitions and/or major projects as it relates to existing warehouse locations and future locations as needed
Manage and maintain facility operations - internal and external - to include elevated levels of organization and cleanliness. Promotes a progressive environment that embraces Lean principles i.e., 5S, Daily Management, Kaizen
Direct and mentor Leadership team made up of management and department leads
Conceive, collaborate, develop, and implement processes for continual improvement
Direct and prioritize daily production to maximize workflow
Allocate resources and personnel to maximize coverage and production output
Complete performance reviews and manage performance of direct and indirect reports
Monitor, maintain and ensure compliance to all company time & attendance and HR policy & procedure
Ensure all necessary training is provided and completed, including but not limited to, production procedures, forklift operations, and OSHA and ISO requirements
Perform daily production audits and monthly department ISO quality audits
Identify, generate, monitor, and report on facility metrics
Track and resolve customer quality issues
Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy work environment
Other duties as assigned
What you'll bring
7+ years of Operations Management experience with a focus on developing team members and facilitating continuous improvement efforts
Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field preferred but not required
Strong supervisory skills and demonstrated proficiency with operations management
Ability to quickly learn the facility's warehouse procedures to oversee and manage day-to-day operations
Ability to read a variety of communications, work tickets, packing slips, emails, memos and follow directions as written. You must also possess excellent communication skills and be able to follow verbal and written directions
Working knowledge of ERP and other supply chain systems as well as Microsoft Office and other general business communication and execution platforms
Strong communication skills, basic math skills, and demonstrated experience motivating teams
Ability to contribute positively to team dynamics
Ability to meet productivity standards, manage time effectively, and complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to adapt changes in the work environment and maintain consistent performance under varying conditions
Ability to follow safety protocols, report concerns, and reliably adheres to work schedules and upper management instruction
About Seacoast
Seacoast has been a leading provider of marine shipbuilding cable for over 70 years. As a specialty distributor of cable and associated electrical and electronic products, we serve the military and shipbuilding industry, the oil and gas industry, and other industrial markets. We specialize in supplying cable and electrical components to the US Navy and their contractors. Our cable is used on every ship and submarine in the US Navy fleet.
About GCG
At GCG, our mission is to power, connect, and automate our world. With the responsive DNA of a startup and the size of a global leader, we offer top brands and extensive value-added services that make us an invaluable partner to our customers in multiple industry verticals across the globe. We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers, while focusing attention on our responsibility to the environment, our associates and the communities we serve.
GCG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.
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Job Locations US-VA-Chesapeake
ID 2025-1876
Category Operations
Position Type Regular Full-Time
