DC Area Manager - 2nd Shift

The Opportunity

Leading the Shift
Oversee subordinates and multiple activities within your assigned department and shift, coordinating with department leaders and counterparts across other shifts to keep execution consistent.
Coach, train, and develop department leaders and subordinates, reinforcing Company policies and performance standards along the way.
Prioritize and monitor order completion to make sure deadlines are met, and track productivity against company standards and projections.

Systems & Safety

Work hands-on with WMS, automation, conveyor, and unit sortation systems to manage transactions, exceptions, planning, and distribution flow through the facility.
Partner with the Facilities Manager on safety, security, and building control activities within your area of responsibility.

Building Relationships

Serve as the direct point of contact for internal and external customers on operational activity and issue resolution during your shift.
Build and maintain working relationships across every functional area of the distribution center, including Company employees and vendors.

What You'll Need

• Skills & Knowledge
  Working knowledge of WMS, automation, conveyor, and unit sortation systems.
  Strong understanding of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
  Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Outlook, with high proficiency in Excel.
  Systems and informational management skills at the moderate to expert level.
  Solid grasp of distribution-related processes, business concepts, and best practices.
  Comfort managing outside vendors and customers, and the ability to both work on a team and lead one.
  Track record of implementing process improvement initiatives.
  Strong business communication skills, both written and verbal.
  Strong multi-tasking, organizational, detail, and follow-up skills.

• Experience
  4+ combined years in supervisor or management-level positions overseeing 15+ associates, preferably in a distribution center environment.
  Prior hands-on experience with a Warehouse Management System.

• Education
  Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

• Preferred Qualifications
  Experience with systems actively used in the facility: Korber, SiSense, AS400, UPS CampusShip, or Labor Management Systems such as EZ Metrics.
  Extensive exposure to an automated facility.
  Experience overseeing a workforce that includes both full-time/direct and temporary associates.

Perks and Benefits

• Your Sole Well-Being
  Free virtual health care, robust family/fertility benefits, 401(k) with match, and more.

• Stepping Up Your Career
  Training programs, professional development, and education assistance to advance your career.

• We are Shoe-Obsessed
  30% off at DSW and dsw.com, plus discounts across our family of brands.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Range
  $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 / hour

• Benefits
  401(k) matching, dental insurance, employee assistance program, employee discount, flexible spending account, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, referral program, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, vision insurance.