Distribution Center Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides oversight and direction to the 3PL for daily warehouse operations, including safety, labor planning, equipment utilization, and facility performance.
• Reviews inbound and outbound workload daily and coordinates work priorities to support on-time delivery to customers.
• Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by coordinating and enforcing Toyo programs, operational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develops warehouse layouts and procedures to safely and efficiently utilize available space and support the movement of tires through the warehouse.
• Manages cycle counts and physical inventory activities, including reporting, reconciliation, and follow-up actions.
• Oversees quality assurance holds, product inspections, and inventory requests from the QA team.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements for warehousing, material handling, and shipping, and advises management on required actions.
• Reviews and documents delivery performance for suppliers, carriers, and customers.
• Maintains effective use of the warehouse management system (WMS) to support inventory visibility, accuracy, and operational reporting.
• Coordinates monthly physical inventory activities and cycle counts to ensure inventory record accuracy and asset protection.
• Conducts or coordinates periodic fire, safety, and security checks of the warehouse during and after normal business hours.
• Oversees warehouse security processes, systems, and procedures, and escalates issues as needed to protect company assets.

Personnel Administration

• Partners with the 3PL to ensure appropriate staffing levels, workforce capability, and a safe, secure, cost-effective warehouse environment that meets company, regulatory, and labor requirements.
• Collaborates with the 3PL and Toyo stakeholders to support staffing needs, onboarding requirements, and compliance with applicable employment procedures and regulations.
• Supports cross-training and workforce flexibility initiatives to maintain operational continuity and meet changing business demands.
• Attends daily meetings with 3PL, Logistics Department and TTC/NTU Sales Expense and Asset Control/Security.
• Prepares and supports the annual warehouse budget, monitors expenditures, analyzes variances, and initiates corrective actions to achieve financial objectives.

Safety

• Develops, maintains, and supports warehouse safety programs in compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and OSHA requirements.
• Coordinates with the 3PL to schedule and conduct periodic safety meetings, training, and communication of safety expectations.
• Conducts or coordinates safety, health, and housekeeping inspections to identify unsafe conditions or practices, control hazards, and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Ensures personnel assigned to Toyo operations receive appropriate safety orientation, training, and instruction on safe work practices.
• Verifies forklift operator certification records and related safety documentation are maintained in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures required personal protective equipment is available, properly used, and maintained in accordance with safety policies.
• Develops, communicates, and supports enforcement of warehouse safety and health rules in coordination with 3PL leadership.
• Investigates or supports investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifies root causes, and coordinates corrective actions to prevent recurrence.