Distribution Center Mgr

Essential Functions:     

1. Manage the assigned Distribution Center in a professional, safe, and efficient manner.
2. Provide leadership by abiding by and enforcing all Delta Apparel procedures and policies. Lead by example.
3. Provide training and growth opportunities to ensure a continually improving team of managers, supervisors, and associates.
4. Protect the investment of the Delta Apparel stockholders by safeguarding finished goods inventory, the physical plant, and Distribution Center equipment.
5. Provide for the security and safety of Distribution Center employees, buildings, equipment, and other assets.
6. Provide leadership and guidance for each associate at the distribution facility.
7. Counsel and mentor in an effort to educate, improve skills, and maintain low turnover.
8. Provide assistance to other areas of the company as needed. Work with factories, customer service, and IT to improve service and communication amongst both internal and external customers.
9. Anticipate and prepare for future needs and enhancements. Communicate with detailed plans and schedules.
10. Encourage involvement and input from facility staff.            

General Job Duties:

1. Promote and educate others in the areas of safety and human relations.
2. Maintain clean and safe working conditions and environment.
3. Monitor and perform within budget. Create budgets with adequate back up detail and anticipation of business shifts.
4. Instill in others an attitude of service and excellence.    
5. Ship orders on time and as requested by customers.
6. Other duties as may be assigned
7. Respond in an expedient manner to requests from other departments.
8. Develop programs that will increase operational efficiency and accuracy.
9. Insure that finished goods inventories are current, accurate, and balanced with ‘locator’ inventories.