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The Warehouse & Distribution Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations, including logistics, and safety and personnel management across multiple warehouse locations in the organization. This role will lead the execution of the WMS operations and drive activities to achieve cost targets and improve performance in the areas of warehouse true efficiency, safety, order quality and warehouse capability while ensuring compliance objectives are met. This critical role will maintain positive employee relations and ensures the efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of goods, coupled with servicing our partners in Operation/Production within the area.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited, to:

• Warehouse Operation
  • Direct and support all warehouse activities and functions of distribution operations. This includes receiving, warehousing and fulfillment.
  • Support and optimize the layout and organization of warehouses or storage facilities to maximize space utilization.
  • Collaborate regularly with procurement, sales,
  • Accountable for all productivity, quality, cost, delivery, safety and motivation key performance metrics
  • Identify day-to-day operational issues and develop strategic solutions to drive towards short- and long-term performance goals
  • Implement efficient workflow processes to maximize productivity and minimize errors.
• Personnel Management
  • Evaluate area locations personnel capabilities, skills and resource alignment to ensure performance against objectives.
  • Recruit, train, and manage warehouse staffs.
  • Establish clear performance and behavioral expectations for all employees, build people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel.
  • Promote all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Quality Control
  • Coordinate and support quality control standards for incoming and outgoing products
  • Conduct regular inspections to ensure product packaging meet company standards.
  • Investigate and resolve quality-related issues promptly.
• Inventory Receiving & Shipping
  • Oversee the receipt of incoming shipments, verifying their accuracy against purchase orders
  • Manage the efficient loading and unloading of trucks and containers
  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of shipping documents and labels
• Equipment and Facility Management
  • Maintain and oversee the operation of warehouse equipment, including forklifts,etc.
  • Manage facility maintenance, repairs, and security to ensure a safe and efficient working environment
  • Participate in strategic discussions regarding future expansion and/or consolidation of warehouse areas
• Cost Control
  • Monitor and control warehouse operational expenses, including labor costs and equipment maintenance
  • Identify and implement cost saving initiatives such as logistic cost and MRO.
• Reporting and Documentation
  • Generate reports on warehouse performance, including inventory levels, order accuracy, and shipping metrics
  • Maintain accurate records of inventory movements, adjustments, and disposals.
  • Collect OTIF rate and other KPI’s for benchmark and root cause analysis

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

Performs a variety of leadership duties and job tasks within assigned department and/or work area, ensuring that all applicable safety laws/regulations, as well as state/federal employment laws that pertain to position are followed in accordance with Company policies, procedures, standards, and work-rules.

• Supports Company policies, procedures, and work-rules and ensures that department employees comply with policies, standards, and work-rules.

• Assists with interviewing and selection process of new hires for department, ensuring that non-discriminatory laws and guidelines are followed.

• Provides coaching, guidance, and training to department employees; ensures that employee meets company standards and work expectations as required by job description.

• Reviews safety rules with new department employees, ensuring that Company safety policies and work rules, as well as machinery safety rules and guidelines are understood, before the worker is allowed to operate machinery independently; participates in injury/accident investigations, and completes necessary reports; conducts daily safety inspections of machinery and work area.

• Counsels and disciplines employees, as needed, to ensure compliance with Company policies, standards, and work rules.

• Sets a positive example of leadership to others within the department and throughout the organization; promotes a leadership style that encourages open communication, positive team-building efforts and employee morale.

• Completes 90-Day and annual employee performance evaluations for all department employees.

• Participates in employee suspension and termination meetings.

• Performs other supervisory and managerial duties as needed/requested by senior management.