DC Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Full ownership of running, leading, and managing the 20 hour a day/ 6 day a week operation of a 50,000 sq. foot warehouse distribution center for Mattresses and other bedding products.
• Strong leadership skills are of the utmost importance.
• Planning, budgeting, and effective supervision of approximately 2 Supervisors and 10-15 employees (warehouse workers and tractor-trailer driver).
• Manage small number of seasonal contracted labor and temporary employees.
• Work with Corporate Headquarters and main warehouse in Frederick, MD to ensure processes and building functionality and synergies between locations.
• Direct all dock operations to ensure efficient operations, accurate inventories and accurate manifests of all outbound loads.
• Oversee all shifts necessary for the warehouse operations.
• Ensure all resources to include shipping and receiving workers, drivers, trucks and motorized equipment; ensure all are properly licensed and serviced for the safest more efficient operation.
• Accountable for asset management and inventory of all company-owned products and equipment.
• Develop and recommend improvements in current warehouse procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, safety and lower costs.
• Ensure optimal utilization of all space within the warehouse.
• Develop and implement safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Comply with all safety standards and guidelines (OSHA).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Conduct quarterly inventory.
• Responsible for the security of the Distribution Center when unoccupied.
• Supervise, train, evaluate and motivate all associates.
• Assign and schedule associates accordingly.
• Communicate with Director on a daily basis.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all associates and vendors.
• Relay all fleet maintenance concerns to Leasing agent daily.
• Work extended hours and days as business needs require.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training (basic HR duties).
• Other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Looking for someone that will own this operation and make it their own.
• Looking for someone that understands the operation is in their hands and they must work whatever shift is necessary to keep the operations running as needed.
• Fluent Communication in English. Bi-Lingual Spanish is a plus.
• Need someone that can train, educate, coach, lead and build a rock-solid team in the Bloomfield location.
• Prefers a minimum of 5 years Warehouse/Distribution experience.
• Prefers a minimum of 3 years Supervisory/management experience.
• Knowledge of Material Handling Equipment.
• Experience with MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with RF Guns and Inventory management systems.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent attendance.
• Time management and multi-tasking skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee discount.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.
• Retailer plan.
• Vision insurance.

Schedule

• Receiving: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.
• Shipping: Monday - Friday (Saturday morning) 11pm-8am.
• Some Holiday work required (business need).
• Closed Sunday.
• Weekend availability.
• Sometimes On-call.

Supplemental Pay Types

• Bonus pay.