Distribution Center Senior Manager - LDCM

Distribution Center Senior Manager - LDCM

The Distribution Center Senior Manager is responsible for day-to-day operational excellence of the site, ensuring consistent application of standard operating procedures & policies and Key Performance Indicators are achieved. This role is responsible for site financials including P&L management and will lead and manage all employment related activity for site team members.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees a Local Distribution Center with total operational scope of: Annual Unit Volume: 200k 400K Average Inventory Units: 30K 60K Annual Sales Volume: $20M - $40M FTE Headcount: 10 15 Annual Margin Dollar: $1M - $2.8M Average Routes Per Day: 9 16 Shifts Per Day: 1
• Oversee all elements of distribution center operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and route management.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all picking, receiving, put away, load/ship of all orders, product returns.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are consistently applied to achieve operational performance indicators.
• Responsible for the protection of company assets which includes inventory, equipment, and facility.
• Maintains the facility, equipment, and vehicles and will resolve any issues which may interfere with the safe, efficient, and fiscally responsible operation of the Distribution Center.
• Manage labor, delivery, and other variable costs within the Distribution Center to align with annual business plans.
• Drive team member accountability and performance ensuring company policies are administered appropriately.
• Continued Responsabilities: Drive company safety initiatives to ensure safe and on time delivery of products to customers inclusive of specific safety performance requirements (TRIR-Total Reportable Incidence Rate) and Preventable Accident rates).
• Collaborate with Wholesale and Franchise sales teams to meet established service level agreements and identify opportunities for improved customer service.
• Drive initiatives that foster an Employer of Choice environment and employee experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals for site.
• Ensure compliance with the company and regulatory training to ensure that staff is equipped to perform assigned duties.
• Partners with Human Resources to lead the execution of employment cycle activities for team members within site, including hiring, training, performance management and succession.
• Added Responsabilities: Observe operations with a critical eye, bringing forth ideas for continuous improvement updates or redesigns of Standard Operating Procedures to improve efficiency, cost, or customer satisfaction.
• Lead implementation of building initiatives related to technology, cost containment, inventory management, safety, training, engagement, etc.
• Ensure successful adoption of new behaviors and skills needed for new expectations.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and allocation to meet operational and financial goals while maintaining a standard of excellence in customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A 4-year degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, Business or other related disciplines is preferred or equivalent experience in warehouse distribution or transportation environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience
• Demonstrated management experience including leadership and motivational ability, time management and organizational skills, training, coaching and counseling preferred
• Proficient in computer programs including Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to work well under pressure (prioritize, manage time, maintain composure.)
• Knowledge of Lean methodology and proven success driving change in a dynamic environment
• Safety 1st Mentality
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds while bending and twisting
• Must maintain a current driver's license
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights holidays and weekends, as needed.
• 24/7 access to cell phone, email and security system in case of an emergency
• ERP system and Routing Software experience is a plus.
• High level of professional integrity
• Bilingual in Spanish /English is a plus

Benefits:

• Market competitive compensation
• 401(k) and Roth with company match. Immediate 100% vesting
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid short term disability and employer subsidized long term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Discounted tire purchasing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Generous paid vacation and paid time off
• Customizable voluntary benefits and More!!!

Mission Critical Competencies:

• Strategic Mindset: seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Change Management: effective Sponsorship, Change Agent and influencing skills. Adaptive, agile, flexible, open minded. Proven ability to build cross-functional commitment, lead, simplify and scale complex dynamic organizations through transformational change.