Distribution General Manager

About the role

The Distribution General Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating operational activities at the highest level of management and overseeing the daily operations of a large distribution facility.

How you will impact the organization

• Responsible for the operations within the warehouse, including the following departments or employees - routing/dispatching, receiving, forklift operations, truck driving/maintenance, general warehouse, and inventory.
• Responsible for all phases of employment, including interviewing, selecting candidates, training, monitoring, disciplining, and terminating staff.
• Develop supervisors and team leaders to effectively oversee the daily routines of their assigned teams.
• Closely monitor the compliance of all safety policies and operation of equipment.
• Research, recommend, and implement appropriate equipment to ensure safe transport and storage of all products.
• Oversee the completion of all required paperwork and data entry by warehouse team.
• Coordinate scheduling and routes with drivers and dispatchers.
• Partner with the Safety department to continuously improve and enhance safety discipline, practices, and policies.
• Ensure materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures in conjunction with staff.
• Oversee the rotation of inventories within the warehouse, as needed.
• Develop and recommend annual budget requirements for the facility, including staffing levels and justification for new or replacement material handling equipment.
• Hold full P&L responsibility for the facility.
• Adjust staffing levels to meet peak customer demand.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of six years of operations experience, including at least three years of experience managing an industrial facility or distribution center.
• Corrugated packaging experience.
• Box plant leadership experience.
• Converting operations experience.
• Budget development and oversight experience.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage multiple functions (technical, engineering, general management) within a business.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other applications as required.
• Occasional travel.