• Job Description

  Req#: 14927

  Overview

  Precision. Performance. Pride. For more than 100 years, Snap-on Tools has made work easier for serious professionals performing critical tasks. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.

  We are currently seeking a Velocity Center Manager to oversee our facility in Carson City, Nevada. Snap-on continually strives to be an employer of choice and offers a “Great Place to Work”. Specific activities and offerings that reflect this pursuit include:

  • Competitive pay, bonus opportunity and benefits
  • Paid time off, vacation and holidays
  • Short- and long-term disability benefits
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Retirement program with 401(k) employer matching contribution
  • A full range of discount and purchase programs

  Responsibilities

  As a velocity center manager, you will lead and manage the workforce in the distribution of product according to plan and service specifications, and within established cost parameters. You will direct and manage all distribution activities of the VC. In addition, you will foster and promote a team environment within and between departments to aid in accomplishing the velocity center’s goals. You will assume responsibility and accountability for results in terms of costs, methods, quality, delivery, safety, operations and personnel. You will plan the effective use of personnel and equipment, and coordinate activities of support departments. Additionally, you will recommend changes to improve the overall operation to produce a quality product at a reasonable cost with rapid throughput. You will also maintain active involvement with the regional sales team to provide value to the customer. We value your education and experience, and consider candidates from diverse backgrounds.

  Qualifications

  What You Bring to the Team:

  • Bachelor's degree in logistics, engineering or business preferred, or equivalent experience
  • 8 years of successful process management experience with demonstrated skills in:
    • Safety
    • Process improvement
    • Cost reduction
    • Quality improvement
    • Continuous scheduling
    • Non-union climate maintenance
    • Operations planning - short interval horizon
    • Operations planning - 3-year horizon
    • Supervisor and associate training and development
    • EPA compliance
    • Communications - written and verbal presentations

  The following individual characteristics and competencies are particularly important:

  • Proactive - continuous improvement
  • Absolute ethics and morals
  • Leadership
  • Integrity
  • Customer focus
  • Analytical skills
  • Decision-making and problem-solving

  Snap-on is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices and laws. Snap-on strictly prohibits, and does not tolerate, discrimination against applicants, associates or any other covered persons for any reason including race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

  Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

• About the company

  Snap-on Incorporated is an American designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-end tools and equipment for professional use in the transportation industry including the automotive, heavy duty, equipment, marine, aviation, and railroad industries.

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