SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Distribution Manager develops, leads, and manages a team of employees required to execute the daily shipping and receiving functions required to get the right product to the right place in a safe and efficient manner while supporting departments and corporate goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Four-year college degree or equivalent field experience
• 3-5 years front-line supervision experience is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and conflict management skills
• Solid Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to use a PC with knowledge of Word, Excel, and email preferred
• Knowledge of logistics /supply chain systems and practices
• Experience managing inbound / outbound DC functions
• Understand Lean Six Sigma techniques (TIMWOOD)
• Group facilitation skills
• Ability to take calculated risks based on experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift, bend, & stoop when required and stand for extended periods
• Occasional heavy lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in front of a laptop or PC workstation for extended periods of time
• Occasional standing, sitting, walking, and talking on the phone

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a fast-paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined above which requires ability to manage multiple projects at a detailed level and provide support to many internal departments in a fast-changing environment. Many duties listed above are time-sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Directs the daily staffing to complement the workload as prioritized by the shipment planner and receiving schedule
• Supervises team performance including recognizing achievements and addressing poor performance on a regular basis.
• Communicates and solves item issues timely with appropriate departments (i.e. Customer Care, Sourcing, Manufacturing, etc.)
• Responsible for productivity performance enhancements and improvements. Drives operational improvements and efficiencies. Presents warehouse enhancements to Logistics Manager/Director for approval.
• Monitors the Warehouse Management System to manage the daily workload and assists team members in problem solving
• Counsels individuals not meeting required expectations according to discipline procedures
• Enforces accountability regarding productivity, quality, housekeeping, and safety standards
• Communicate with staffing agency and Logistics Manager/Director on job performance for temporary staff
• Authorizes routine equipment repairs (internal and external) that pertain to the operation
• Documents and reports hourly partner attendance
• Renders feedback regarding the performance of hourly Partners and Associates
• Develop talent by position and train team to be highly efficient
• Organizes the daily manpower efficiently to achieve optimum shipments and receipts
• Upholds excellent departmental communications (internal and external)
• Monitors labor management daily for compliance
• Achieves individual and team goals and promotes employee engagement
• Refuses deliveries that do not meet company standards
• Composes and administers performance appraisals (off-cycle and annual)
• Leads huddles to communicate relevant information on a timely basis
• Interviews and selects qualified candidates for hiring
• Supports all safety related topics. Reports, investigates, and communicates all safety incidents/initiatives
• Maintains a housekeeping program
• Assists truck drivers with relevant paperwork and handling of external customer calls
• Performs special projects as assigned by the Logistics Manager/Director
• Facilitates safety sub committees as assigned
• Monitors equipment hour's usage for contractual compliance.
• Utilizes KPI / report tools
• Manage and direct up to 5 people.
• Develops operational budgets and approves expenses.
• Proposes overtime to meet the daily goals
• Supports continuous improvement projects
• Ability to manage costs drivers and improvement targets.
• Challenge processes and workflow
• Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization
• Manage in a well-organized and disciplined fashion with self-motivation and accountability