What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Center Manager position at Key Industries, Inc.?
Key Apparel is a clothing company located in Ft. Scott, KS, focused on creating high quality work, industrial and outdoor related apparel. KEY is searching for a Distribution Center Manager to supervise warehouse employees and oversee daily operations.
Successful Candidate Attributes:
Monitors all aspects of the day-to-day warehouse operations insuring timely delivery of product to customers. You will be responsible for keeping the warehouse clean and organized by leading a team of warehouse employees, as well as adhering to current policies and procedures and making recommendations for areas that may need improvement.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily workflow of the distribution team.
- Manage warehouse employees and supervisors.
- Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
- Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
- Manage the Company’s freight programs.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Schedules pickup, delivery, and distribution of products and materials.
- Forecasts peak delivery periods and issues appropriate work assignments.
- Provides shipping instructions and routing information; confirms and coordinates delivery times and locations.
- Responds to orders efficiently so that products are delivered in a timely and accurate manner.
- Addresses logistical problems and furnishes solutions to these issues.
- Meets with other managers to confer about products, shipping times, and distribution issues, among many other concerns.
- Establishes warehouse safety and security programs and training activities.
- Manages facility maintenance to ensure safe and orderly facility.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to manage and coordinate a variety of shipping methods.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Five years of related management experience required
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to traverse the distribution and storage facility regularly
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time
This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position and this position may require the performance of other duties as necessary.
Compensation/Benefits:
Key offers competitive compensation including a highly competitive benefits package.
Interested candidates please submit your resume with references via email to: HR@keyapparel.com
For more information about Key, please visit our website at keyapparel.com
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person