What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Center Manager position at GEMCORE?
GEMCORE’s continued success has earned us national recognition with Inc. Magazine’s list of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies and with the Cleveland Plain Dealer as a 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplace. We are looking for qualified candidates who share our enthusiasm and drive for winning and want to be part of our caring culture!
GEMCORE is seeking a dynamic and strategic Distribution Center Manager to lead our new distribution center location in Salt Lake City. This is a critical role for a results-oriented leader with an attention for detail and ability to motivate. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading high-performing distribution center teams and a deep understanding of the warehousing landscape. This individual will be responsible for building upon our established program but in a new location. Creating the culture, processes, strategy of the new distribution center location in Salt Lake City.
Key Responsibilities for the Distribution Center Manager:
GEMCORE, a family of companies headquartered in Hudson, Ohio - Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy - offers a core set of healthcare solutions by partnering with manufacturers, providers, employer groups, insurance groups, and patients to deliver high quality healthcare products and innovative services to proactively better lives. For more information, visit www.gemcorehealth.com.
To learn more about this position and to view other openings, visit our career site: https://www.gemcorehealth.com/careers/
GEMCORE is seeking a dynamic and strategic Distribution Center Manager to lead our new distribution center location in Salt Lake City. This is a critical role for a results-oriented leader with an attention for detail and ability to motivate. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading high-performing distribution center teams and a deep understanding of the warehousing landscape. This individual will be responsible for building upon our established program but in a new location. Creating the culture, processes, strategy of the new distribution center location in Salt Lake City.
Key Responsibilities for the Distribution Center Manager:
- Manage the daily activities of a team of warehouse associates that receive, store, pack and ship healthcare products and medical supplies to a required destination.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to all department personnel.
- Carry out manager responsibilities to include recruiting/interviewing, orienting, training, evaluating, appraising, and developing Warehouse personnel.
- Manage all shipping and production activities using best practices and established standards.
- Train and acclimate new hires on warehouse procedures and methods.
- Establish performance standards and standard operating procedures.
- Determine “best-way” transportation of all packages and truckload shipments.
- Help maintain equipment to be fully functional and safe in its operation.
- Secure company assets.
- Ability to give direction and provide training.
- Good motivator and team builder
- At least 5 years’ experience with 3 years in a leadership role in a distribution environment.
- Above average math, computer and verbal skills
- Ability to lift at minimum 75 pounds
- Knowledge of Hazardous Materials and Protected freight shipping requirements a plus.
- Knowledge of OSHA compliance requirements helpful.
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
GEMCORE, a family of companies headquartered in Hudson, Ohio - Edwards Health Care Services, GEMCO Medical, GemCare Wellness, and GEM Edwards Pharmacy - offers a core set of healthcare solutions by partnering with manufacturers, providers, employer groups, insurance groups, and patients to deliver high quality healthcare products and innovative services to proactively better lives. For more information, visit www.gemcorehealth.com.
To learn more about this position and to view other openings, visit our career site: https://www.gemcorehealth.com/careers/