Distribution Manager

About the role

The Distribution Manager at McLane is responsible for establishing and maintaining smooth operation of the Distribution/Warehousing Department, providing 24-hour coverage, and assisting the Transportation Manager to resolve issues between warehousing and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility in a safe manner according to company and legal standards; investigate and resolve unsafe conditions; coordinate safety investigations.
• Benchmark and manage warehouse aspects of profit and loss statement; ensure that procedures are cost-effective.
• Assign accountability within staff to rack and trend Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Assist Transportation Manager to resolve issues between warehousing and distribution.
• Provide training, conduct performance reviews and recommend salary adjustments.
• Additional duties and/or special projects may be assigned at the position supervisor's discretion.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of outbound and inbound warehousing experience.
• Knowledge of distribution systems.
• Experience managing a large warehouse staff with experience in hiring, training, and motivating teammates and resolving employee relations issues.
• Understand financial statements and resulting cost implications; identify financial issues and provide cost-effective solutions.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Access).
• The ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 4 years of accounting, planning, analytical, and/or reporting experience in positions with increasing responsibility.
• AS/400 mainframe computing experience.
• Foodservice industry experience.