Distribution Center Operations Manager (PM Shift) -Austell, GA

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Distribution Center Operations Manager (PM Shift) -Austell, GA Our company offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and excellent benefits that include, but aren't limited to healthcare, retirement benefits, paid time off, company paid life insurances, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans.SummaryManages the process and performance of all outbound distribution operations. Supports the Director of Operations with developing annual operational budgets; completes and evaluates weekly and monthly financial forecasts. Develops and reviews management reports regarding statistical data necessary to assure department efficiencies are met. Takes required actions to maintain compliance with goals. Provides input into the development, implementation and/or execution of processes to control labor scheduling, supervision, proper utilization of space, control of physical inventories, equipment availability and manpower. With the use of auditing, data collection and monitoring programs, ensures distribution center's performance is maintained and enhanced in areas of safety, security, housekeeping, quality, productivity and customer satisfaction. Provides adequate coaching and management development of supervisors and other staff, to ensure capable management successionEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Senior leader on-site with full responsibility for safety and security of plant, equipment, and employeesUtilizes SAP as well as other IT platforms in order to monitor, maintain, and manage operational work requirementsUses Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve processes in order to remove process waste, improve efficiencies, and cut costs within operational requirementsManages, trains, and develops subordinate supervisors ensuring their alignment in operational structure and expectationsResponsible for the recruitment, training, and performance management of Shipping Warehouse Workers; oversees the evening performance of security, janitorial crew, as well as a maintenance technicianWorks with various departments to alleviate operational issues within Shipping department as well as distribution center area of operations in general Develops corrective and preventative actions to enhance productivity, remove errors/waste, as well as achieve overall department objectivesWorks directly with Transportation Optimization Analyst on route compliance as well as analysis needed within process shipping efficienciesDirectly responsible for real-time collaboration with IT in order to expedite outages and issues related to electronic equipmentEnsures Fleet trucks are properly loaded in accordance with built routes and club related ordersPartners with Transportation Management team to maintain integrity of Fleet vehicles; maintains appropriate safety compliance ensuring vehicles are managed and maintained with expectations set forth by Empire Operation and Safety standardsTakes part in monthly safety meetings and drives accountability, awareness, and training in all matters of safetyMonitors and maintains attendance accountability within HRMS/MSS systemResponsible for the inspection, accountability, and physical maintenance of equipment within evening shift hours of operationEnsures that End of Day reporting is completed in compliance with requirements outlined by Director of OperationsContinuously reviews work practices and procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness and safety of all operations.Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies.Takes part in employee communication meetings and drives successful employee recognition programPartners with Inventory Control to support warehouse matters related to inventories and inventory discrepanciesSupervisory ResponsibilitiesManages two (2) Assistant Managers and five (5) supervisors, who supervise 75+ teammates during the evening distribution operations. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of outbound operations. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.QualificationsTo 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.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor’s Degree preferred from an accredited College/University with three to 3 - 5 years of related experience in leadership, operations, and people development. 6 -10 years of operations leadership will be considered in lieu of a college degree.Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have some knowledge of warehouse software as well as basic Windows functions, i.e. SAP, KEA, Excel, and Word.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Yellow Belt Lean Sigma Certification or higher is preferred. Forklift certification and other warehouse certifications as needed. Train-the-trainer certifications preferred.“Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. “