Distribution Center Manager (72779)

Distribution Center Manager Westwego - Westwego, LA 70094

Manage the day-to-day distribution center operations including unloading and loading of all shipments ensuring accuracy and timeliness of shipments and paperwork. Align workload, people management and process objectives Enforce all programs; safety, operational, and personnel policies and procedures Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, fleet, material handling, and shipping requirements Safeguard distribution center operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols Oversee a safe, clean, and orderly operating environment Responsible for the accuracy of shipments Ensure facility is in good condition; maintains a clean, efficient distribution center Sustain distribution center staff through recruitment, selection, and training of team members Identify and execute coaching opportunities to develop team members Verify inventory accuracy through cycle count process to ensure inventory accuracy is maintained at levels acceptable to company standards Ensure all will call orders are handled in an efficient and courteous manner Ensure fleet is compliant with DOT regulations Implement a monthly/yearly budget acceptable to cost control performance measures Utilize a "Creativity before Capital" approach to managing and leading the facilities Develop strategies and programs to reduce costs and lead times, increase inventory turns and order turnaround time Responsible for providing outstanding customer serviceREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:A B.S./B.A. degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Management, or equivalent work experience preferred Minimum of 2 years' operations leadership experience preferred Experience managing fleet of delivery vehicles under DOT compliance Possess a valid regular driver's license, some states may require a Class D license Insurable by Company's insurance carrier Strong leadership skills: train, motivate and direct the work of others Strong organization and decision-making skills with an attention to detail Strong oral and written communication skillsProven customer service skillsProven process improvement experience Distribution center, fleet, and forklift safety Working knowledge of OSHAKnowledge of computers to operate effectively with Outlook, Word, and ExcelBudget management Ability to operate a lift. All positions that require the use of a lift, will be provided training to obtain lift certification Ability to become Smith System certified. Training will be provided by the company