Mgr, Distribution Center

Job Summary   Provides leadership and direction to the entire operation, specifically including receiving, order picking, staffing, expense control, safety, inventory, transportation, shipping and maintenance to ensure the achievement of company objectives and customer requirements.   Essential Job Functions *   Leadership and Direction: Provides direction to line managers and supervisors to ensure the consistent administration of policies and the delivery of established objectives, maintains sound employee relations by developing and maintaining a strong and cohesive management/supervisory team that works professionally with employees within the facility and communicates regularly with staff to provide information, answer questions, and address issues. Planning and Implementation: Analyzes facility layout, workflow, and operating results to identify and implement opportunities for improvement, research errors/discrepancies; takes action to resolve issues. Accountable for the Delivery of Corporate and DC Specific Assigned Metrics: Develops recommended operating and capital budget; manages operations within approved budget and continually seeks cost saving opportunities, ensures economical utilization of materials and labor, ensures facility performance objectives are met or exceeded relating to all operational metrics, and internal and external customer service. Safety: Ensures facility follows related safety regulations, works with safety management and facility management team to develop and delivery function specific training, and incorporate safe practices into all facility activities, takes proactive measures to identify and minimize risks.   * This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.   Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.       Education & Experience   Required BS/BA and 5 plus years’ experience in high volume semi auto mated distribution center.   Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities   Experience in a facility that uses conveyers, RF scanning, and pick-to-ship container methods preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of inventory control and transportation management. Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Windows. Able to learn and use in-house software applications. Excellent organization, planning, and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to lead and motivate employees by guiding, training, and offering counsel. In depth knowledge of complex automated distribution. Proven ability to manage change. Ability to forecast future needs.   Operational Equipment   N/A Work Environment and Physical Demands Work Environment Office: Office setting. Seldom exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Loud working environment of the shop area. Functional vision and hearing required. Physical Demands Office: Sedentary.

Salary : $105,300 - $134,200