Distribution Center Manager

Distribution Center Manager

At Trivett Furniture Companies, we proudly serve as a licensee and distributor for Ashley Furniture, managing the distribution of quality furniture to 13 retail locations. We are committed to delivering exceptional products and services while prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of our employees.

We are seeking an experienced Distribution Center Manager to lead our distribution center team. This role is a day shift, Monday through Friday role! This role involves overseeing daily operations, optimizing resource use, and ensuring that all activities align with our standards of excellence. You will serve as a key liaison between warehouse operations, customer service, and delivery teams. 

Benefits and Compensation:

• Day Shift Monday through Friday
• Weekly Pay
• Paid time off
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Furniture Discounts
• Extensive training and mentoring
• Many opportunities for career advancement

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership:  Direct daily activities, including labor scheduling, supervision, and the efficient use of space, equipment, and manpower.
• Productivity & Performance: Implement the Value Chain Model to ensure productivity and adherence to goals and budgets. Analyze performance reports and address any issues to enhance productivity and profitability.
• Staff Management: Supervise, train, and develop team members. Foster a talent pipeline and provide regular feedback to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all safety, quality, and security standards are met. Monitor HR compliance, asset protection, and operational reviews.
• Resource Optimization: Develop programs to maintain costeffective operations. Plan and manage equipment use and maintenance to meet business needs while minimizing costs.
• Quality Control: Inspect showroom deliveries and pickups to ensure they meet quality standards. Document and address any deviations.
• Customer Coordination: Communicate with company personnel regarding customer interactions, including pickups, returns, deliveries, and other distribution center functions.
• Inventory Management: Monitor receiving volumes to anticipate inventory needs. Ensure timely dispatch of merchandise to meet company standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Share best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 3 years of management experience in a distribution center of at least 150,000 SF, ideally in a consumer goods or home delivery environment.
  • 1 year experience in 3PL final mile delivery
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience with RF Inventory Control and WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
  • 5S experience preferred

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to work in a warehouse environment with potential exposure to various substances.
• Skills: Strong safety orientation, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demeanor: Professional and approachable.
• Skills: Basic math and reading comprehension, and basic computer skills.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Capability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with customers and employees.

Trivett’s Companies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Trivett’s Companies not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, citizenship, or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

With regard to individuals with disabilities, Trivett’s Companies shall provide reasonable accommodations to the extent required by law, if the disability is made known, to enable such person to perform essential job functions and to enjoy the same benefits and privileges of employment which are enjoyed by individuals without disabilities.