Department Manager

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required
• 5+ years in supervision and at least 2 years of leadership responsibility
• 3+ years ERP experience
• 5+ years in customer facing role
• Proven soft skills – analytical, problem solving, communication, interpersonal
• Organized, strong attention to detail, and follow through on
• Demonstrated success in prioritizing and time-management
• Complete provided CPR & First Aid training upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in SAP and utilizing inventory systems
• Previous Warehouse leadership or Fleet management experience
• Previous experience managing a team

Essential Functions

• Operations Track, analyze and communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to all staff.
• Manage daily department functions including order filling, checking, packing, truck loading, receiving, put away, cycle counting, replenishments, sanitation, and maintenance.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, federal, state, local and Patterson policies and Standard Operating Procedures (ISO, VAWD, AIB, DEA, etc).
• Establishes daily/weekly projections as it relates to operational flow for departmental planning.
• Develop long range forecasts/plans for expected volume.
• Plan and coordinate activities between various departments to ensure maximum customer satisfaction; engage monthly with PLSI counterparts to discuss trends, issues and operations.
• Participate in Quality Management Systems (QMS) projects and committees.
• Manage programs such as Safety Program, Verified Accredited Warehouse Distribution (VAWD) Program, American Institute of Bakery (AIB) standards, etc.
• Work closely with the Fulfillment Center Manager, other Department Managers and Supervisors to establish and understand the goals of the FC and support achievement of the facility goals from a cost and productivity standpoint.
• Engage in Quality Management Systems (QMS) projects and committees.
• Plan and coordinate activities between various departments to ensure maximum customer satisfaction; engage monthly with PLSI counterparts to discuss trends, issues and operations.
• Participate in the training and implementation on new procedures or process changes (including SOP’s and FC specific policies) that need to be introduced to the FC personnel.
• Create a positive work environment that promotes creativity, team work and recognition.
• Establish, support, promote and participate in network, facility and departmental activities designed to strengthen and improve moral, team work and improve the overall work environment.
• Lead projects and support best practices across the entire network for all locations.
• People Management
• In collaboration with the FC Manager, manage all staffing functions (interviewing, hiring, assignment of duties, training, cross-training, personnel development, performance reviews and discipline) for workforce.
• Encourage the growth of all direct and indirect reports through skill development and goal setting.
• Hold direct reports accountable for meeting performance standards and departmental performance goals.
• Develop and maintain succession training plans for subordinates.
• Mentor employees, measure performance, and complete regular performance reviews.
• Resolve employee issues in an effective and consistent manner.
• Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiencies of the employee warehouse program; submit annual recommendations to senior management for metric (LPH/LPE) adjustments.
• Resolve employee issues in an effective and consistent manner.

Job Summary

This position works in partnership with the Operations Manager to achieve the fulfillment goals for cost, quality and safety. Manages all aspects of assigned department. Ensures high-level of success and productivity and manages all activities within the fulfillment center, including but not limited to processes, planning operations, and people management.