Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Alternate Site Manager / Operations Manager for the anticipated DLA San Diego Warehousing and Distribution Services contract. The successful candidate will act with full authority on all matters relating to Contract Performance in the absence of the Site Manager. This role is critical to ensuring continuity and maintaining high standards of service. The Alternate Site Manager/Operations Manager will supervise contractor employees, plan and manage contract tasks, and ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Act as the primary liaison with the Government for all contract-related matters in the absence of the Site Manager.

• Provide comprehensive management and supervision of contractor employees, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

• Coach and mentor supervisors and team leads to ensure optimal team performance and professional development.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of operations and adherence to contract performance metrics.

• Implement effective supervisory practices to minimize inefficiencies and waste in service delivery.

• Execute cost-saving measures and quality control processes to ensure work is completed on schedule, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Government stakeholders to ensure seamless contract execution.

• Utilize automated warehouse management systems to oversee and manage distribution operations effectively.

• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Distribution Management, Business Management, or Business Administration.

• At least two years of experience in Distribution Management, or at least three years of experience in Distribution Management, or at least seven years of progressive management experience in comparable distribution operations.

• Minimum two (2) years of recent experience using automated warehouse management systems within the past five (5) years.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, control, manage, and successfully complete warehousing and distribution projects.

• Strong leadership and managerial skills with a proven ability to mentor and guide a diverse team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

• Proven track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives and maintaining high standards of performance.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Distribution Management, Business Management, or Business Administration.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

COMPENSATION

The annual starting salary for this position is between $160,000-$165,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

BENEFITS

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance , 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long term and short term disability insurance, paid time off depending on number of years of service, eight holidays per year, and parental leave.

Note: This position is contingent upon the contract being awarded to our company. The selected candidate will be included as the proposed Alternate Site Manager/Operations Manager in our response to the RFP.

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