Manager - Distribution Center I

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Optimize physical conditions of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Complete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
• Implement strategic process improvements within the DC and team to meet and exceed KPI goals.
• Facilitate warehouse employee onboarding and retention by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Drive warehouse employees job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Active participation and demonstrated leadership to achieve team goals and objectives aligned with strategic deliverables.

Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training & Experience: Associate or Bachelor degree in logistics, finance, Business Mgmt. or equivalent preferred
• 5-10 yrs. Experience managing warehouse operations teams
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to details and sense of urgency
• Able to handle high volume, fast paced, ever changing environment
• Able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Computer literate
• Must have forklift certification
• Ability to work without supervision, and lead others
• Knowledge of HAZMAT handling and shipping processes and record keeping
• Knowledge of general business practices and cost accounting principles
• Experience dealing with all levels of management and with resolving customer issues
• Strong communication and leadership skills a must

Working Conditions

• This position requires accessing all areas in the plant
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Able to sit at a desk, as well as walk and stand in the warehouse
• Must be able to carry boxes and product up to 50 pounds to and from the warehouse or different departments.

Benefits

• 100% employer paid medical plan
• Optional benefit programs available including: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage.