Job description

The Distribution Center Manager (DCM) manages all warehouse activities including but not limited to receiving, replenishing and overall organization of product in the warehouse. The DCM is responsible for hiring and managing all warehouse staff ensuring the DC is adequately staffed to complete all tasks in a timely, effective and efficient manner. In addition, the DCM hires and manages all drivers and oversees the delivery of product to our customers and transfers between DC’s. It is the responsibility of the DCM to dispatch drivers, manage efficient routes and coordinate the regular maintenance of the delivery fleet.

When you join our team, we are proud to offer competitive pay, opportunity for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package, including, health insurance, paid time off and 401(k).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all facility operations including scheduling and management of drivers, supervisors, leads and distribution center associates
• Manage the day-to-day distribution center operations including unloading and loading of all shipments ensuring accuracy and timeliness of shipments and paperwork. Align workload, people management and process objectives
• Enforce all programs; safety, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
• Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, fleet, material handling, and shipping requirements
• Safeguard distribution center operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols
• Oversee a safe, clean, and orderly operating environment
• Responsible for the accuracy of shipments
• Ensure facility is in good condition; maintains a clean, efficient distribution center
• Sustain distribution center staff through recruitment, selection, and training of team members
• Identify and execute coaching opportunities to develop team members
• Verify inventory accuracy through cycle count process to ensure inventory accuracy is maintained at levels acceptable to company standards
• Ensure all will call orders are handled in an efficient and courteous manner
• Ensure fleet is compliant with DOT regulations
• Implement a monthly/yearly budget acceptable to cost control performance measures
• Utilize a “Creativity before Capital” approach to managing and leading the facilities
• Develop strategies and programs to reduce costs and lead times, increase inventory turns and order turnaround time
• Responsible for providing outstanding customer service

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

• A B.S./B.A. degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Management, or equivalent work experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ operations leadership experience preferred
• Experience managing fleet of delivery vehicles under DOT compliance
• Operate a vehicle under DOT compliance
• Possess a valid regular driver’s license, some states may require a Class D license
• Insurable by Company’s insurance carrier
• Strong leadership skills: train, motivate and direct the work of others
• Strong organization and decision-making skills with an attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven customer service skills
• Proven process improvement experience
• Distribution center, fleet, and forklift safety
• Working knowledge of OSHA
• Knowledge of computers to operate effectively with Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Budget management
• Ability to operate a lift. All positions that require the use of a lift, will be provided training to obtain lift certification
• Ability to become Smith System certified. Training will be provided by the company

COMPETENCIES:

• Highly organized
• Leadership
• Teamwork orientation
• Customer Focus
• Time management
• Communication proficiency
• Technical capability
• Problem solver

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The conditions listed are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this role with or without reasonable accommodations including independent mobility agility and stamina to stand, walk, lift, pull and push.

• Sufficient vision to read standard text, and other operating systems
• Repetitive use of hands and fine manipulation
• Reaching above and below shoulder height
• Exposure to moderate to low noise levels
• Withstand temperatures in a typical distribution center environment
• Ability to perform duties up to 60 ft in height (varies by Distribution Center)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a work environment that values and respects each Team Member. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from any type of discrimination based upon race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, pregnancy, age, covered veteran and military status, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bossier City, LA 71111: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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