Ready to join a growing company with a positive culture, a dedication to customer service, and great benefits? Join us in beautiful Northern Michigan! EJ is seeking a Distribution and Sales Operations Manager. This is a hybrid position and reports to our Corporate Office in East Jordan, Michigan. The Distribution and Sales Operations Manager directs and coordinates programs and activities which result in effective and economical Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain and Sales Administration services to the external and internal customers of the organization. Generous Benefit Package that includes: Vacation & Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, 401K (with match), Life Insurance, etc. About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with corporate headquarters located in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883. Globally, we employ over 2,500 people, have operations in 13 countries and sell our products in over 100 countries. We are looking to reinforce our market leadership and are seeking dedicated employees to join our team in the quest of our vision. The core strength of our business is our dedicated employees. Employees who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility. We are seeking high-performing individuals who are interested in contributing their talents to an innovative and growing company. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Manages Distribution Center operations and works with managers at each facility to meet customer service goals. * Oversees and manages Corporate Office Services department. * Manages new truck and equipment orders for branches and acts as a liaison to Procurement. * Manages asset disposals for branch operations. * Establishes new building leases and manages new and existing facility leases and renewals. * Responsible for planning and executing approved CAPEX/OPEX projects. * Manages all office branding projects, updates, and refreshes. * Provides support to Sales and Office managers regarding building and equipment needs. * Coordinates project management of acquisitions between team members. * Prepares internal communications for Sales Operations. * Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages two to three subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of up to 100 employees in the Sales Operations and Distribution departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of those units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies. * Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of accounting software; Contact Management systems; Database software; Development software; Internet software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. TRAVEL Overnight travel required. EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled