Distribution Center Manager

Reporting Structure

Overview

The Distribution Center Manager will be responsible for overseeing the safe receipt, storage, retrieval, and timely dispatch of goods. The Distribution Center Manager will ensure workplace health and safety requirements are met and take responsibility for the security of the building and stock. Responsibilities also include the arrangement of goods within the Distribution Center and organize special requirements for certain stock such as fragile or high value products, as well as ensuring productivity targets are met and maintaining computerized administration and automated storage and retrieval systems. This position manages all department employees and is responsible for performance management, training, team building, and succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for motivating, providing frequent feedback and developing the Distribution Center personnel within the branch.
• Develop, implement, and oversee a Distribution Center team that fosters teamwork, while finding faster, safer, and better ways to provide superior, value-added, hassle free service to our customers.
• Implement and ensure compliance with the operational procedures for all activities relating to warehouse and transportation operations.
• Ensure the proper receipt of all products into the Distribution Center and prompt entry into our computer.
• Certify that all Distribution Center employees are working in the safest manner possible and that all activities are performed in accordance with established DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards.
• Direct and oversee the overall training program compliance as prescribed by LBB Specialties Human Resources and Regulatory
• Ensure proper, safe, and damage-free storage and retrieval of product.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing Department on all stock outages, aged inventory, and any inventory related issues.
• Coordinate with the Customer Service department to ensure that Customers receive their orders in a timely, complete, and accurate manner.
• Assure safekeeping, maintenance and optimum utilization of the fixed assets located in the branch. Effect necessary repairs to facility and equipment within boundaries described below.
• Continual focus on making necessary changes or process re-engineering that will have a positive impact on customer satisfaction, reducing rework, or improving profitability.
• Act as local EHS&S Manager for local facility. Ensure safe and ethical practices are adhered to at all times.
• Work with Corporate Management on the interviewing, hiring, discipling, and termination of employees.
• Be willing and able to perform any Distribution Center functions and duties as needed or assigned by management.
• Understand and adhere to/follow the department procedures and policies.
• Adhere to and support the principles of Responsible Distribution.