Distribution Manager (21984-376)

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Department: Warehouse Operations

Location: Bessemer, AL

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 7:00am-5:00pm

Position Description

The Distribution Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role is responsible for delivering and executing daily and short-term plans to achieve operational and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Supervisors in a distribution/warehouse environment
• Plan, monitor, and execute staffing schedules and adjust as needed to ensure proper staffing levels that support operational demands and business objectives
• Manage inbound and outbound loading and unloading of trucks while maintaining warehouse organization and inventory accuracy
• Maintain productivity, customer service, and safety standards daily
• Provide superior customer service and maintain professional and courteous relations with strategic partners
• Train, coach, mentor, and develop staff to achieve business objectives while providing career developing opportunities; conduct performance reviews
• Manage revenue and expenses compared to budget; manage and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Communicate to operations staff in objectives, policies, procedures, safety methods, practices, programs, etc.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• High school Diploma/GED required
• Must possess 10 years of experience within the 3PL industry, in which five (5) years are in a leadership role of a warehouse or distribution center
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience managing a P&L

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to drive results and develop a team while creating strong relationships with clients and internal associates
• Excellent communication and presentations skills; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, associates, and the public
• Strong analytical skills, including analysis and interpretation of complex business documents as well as statistics and modeling

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your target salary range?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• leadership: 8 years (Preferred)
• warehouse distribution: 8 years (Preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person