Regional Operations Manager

**Summary/Objective** The Regional Operations Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational performance of a group of warehouse locations within a defined region. This role leads and develops a team consisting of Warehouse Managers to ensure consistent execution of company standards, safety protocols, and operational excellence. The Regional Operations Manager is accountable for maintaining and improving Standard Operating Procedures, driving process excellence, and ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety across all sites. Through scheduled and unscheduled site visits, data-driven performance management, and leadership development, this position plays a critical role in achieving organizational goals and continuous improvement. **What we Offer** With over 115 years of experience, Stauffer Glove & Safety offers employees the stability of an industry leader. - 401K + 401K matching - Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - Paid time off - Wellness incentives **Essential Duties/Responsibilities:** **Operations Performance and Management** **:** - Oversee the operational performance of warehouse facilities, ensuring alignment with company goals, service standards, and efficiency targets. - Monitor and analyze operational performance across all branch locations, driving root cause analysis and corrective action plans to improve inventory accuracy and order quality. - Conduct no fewer than three site visits annually at each warehouse location, including at least one unannounced visit, to assess operational compliance, team effectiveness, and facility conditions. - Evaluate site performance through KPIs, audits, and on-site observations; identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational optimization. **Strategic Planning and Development:** - Contribute to short and long-term organizational planning and strategy on a Branch and Regional level. - Develop and implement standardized work for warehouse leadership, ensuring consistency in daily operations, reporting, and team management practices. - Establish and maintain consistent standards of operations (SOP documentation) across the region to ensure proper financial controls, customer service processes, loss prevention and transactional management. **Safety and Compliance:** - Ensure consistent execution and adherence to the safety program and policies; including but not limited to overseeing compliance with quarterly safety audits conducted by Warehouse Managers; review findings, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment. - Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards at all locations. **Leadership and Team Development:** - Provide leadership, coaching and employee performance development across the regional operations team within branch locations. - Manage and supervise all direct staff and provide oversight on all indirect staff and employee relations activities. - Establish and reinforce structured team communication cadence, including standardized team huddles to improve alignment, engagement, and operational awareness. - Partners with executive leadership and corporate teams to select operating locations, new facility construction or expansion, and longer-term real estate planning. - Partner with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, support strategic initiatives, and ensure successful project execution across the region. - Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the region. **Competencies:** - Communicates effectively - Drives for Results - Demonstrates Accountability - Takes Initiative - Demonstrates a strong business acumen - Collaborates well with all stakeholders **Leadership Competencies:** - Ability to identify and select operational talent - Develops others - Thinks Strategically - Builds a strong culture that is in line with the mission, vision and values of the organizatio…