Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Position Overview:
Does wondering if your inventory numbers are correct keep you up at night? Do you love the sound of the UPS truck as it drives away full of the boxes of products your teams made and packed? If so, this might be a great role for you. Keep reading.
We’re seeking a proactive, bilingual (English/Spanish) Assistant Operations Manager to learn and eventually oversee and optimize our production, packaging, inventory, and logistics processes. In this role, you will work alongside the Production Manager, production and packaging teams, and other team members to manage the flow of orders, ensure our inventory systems are accurate, coordinate purchasing and receiving, and influence the teams responsible for producing and packaging our products.
The ideal candidate is a leader with solid experience in a production environment — especially in production/assembly management and inventory control — and is comfortable working with inventory management systems and other business software. This is a key role with a clear path to leadership.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Production & Packaging Teams Oversight
Measure and influence workflows, quality control, and on-time completion of production orders.
Create and optimize production schedules and workflows.
Inventory Management & Systems
Maintain accurate inventory records in an inventory management system; conduct regular cycle counts and audits.
Track and optimize inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods; prevent shortages or overstock situations.
Purchasing & Receiving
Manage purchasing of raw materials and supplies, including vendor relations, cost optimization, and timely deliveries.
Oversee the receiving process, verifying deliveries against purchase orders and updating inventory records accordingly.
Logistics & Shipping
Coordinate shipments to major distribution centers (e.g., Amazon, Walmart), ensuring compliance with their requirements.
Schedule and track deliveries, troubleshoot shipping delays, and partner with carriers or 3PL providers as needed.
Process Improvement & Reporting
Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in production, ordering, and fulfillment processes; implement solutions to streamline workflows.
Generate and analyze weekly/monthly reports on orders, inventory, and shipping metrics.
Use Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to maintain and share data-driven insights.
Requirements:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Production or assembly line experience.
People Management Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.
Order Management Experience: Familiar with end-to-end order processing, preferably using QuickBooks Online or similar systems.
Inventory Management Experience: Proficiency with inventory control systems and procedures.
Purchasing & Receiving: Experience placing purchase orders, negotiating delivery terms and pricing with vendors, and verifying received goods.
Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data tracking and reporting.
Physical Ability: Able to lift 50 pounds safely.
Willing to start hands-on and learn each step of our production procedure with the intent to lead part or all of the processes eventually
Preferred Qualifications:
Experienced with production and/or inventory management
Strong Communication Skills: Able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external partners.
Some College or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits, including 401K program with matching and generous paid time off. If you are a motivated and dependable individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position.
About Dr. Pooper Enterprise LLC (DBA, DRP Chemicals)
Dr. Pooper Enterprise LLC is a chemical company that specializes in producing septic and wastewater treatment solutions for the removal of solids, odor reduction, and extending the life of systems.
Our office and production facility is in Hockley, TX.
We hire and invest in good people who are smart, have a great attitude, want to work hard, and want to be part of a quickly growing company.