Associate Manager, Distribution Operations - 1st Shift

Otter Products•Frederick, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Otter Products is hiring an Associate Distribution Operations Manager to join our team in Frederick, CO. This position is onsite and will work Monday to Thursday 5:00 am to 3:30 pm. The Associate Distribution Operations Manager will oversee distribution center operations within their assigned function. This role will work cross-functionally to partner with other associate managers and managers throughout the supply chain functional area to maintain best-in-class operations and work to implement process improvements as necessary. The Associate Distribution Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that all shifts meet or exceed goals and is a people leader role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
Minimum of three years of warehouse or logistics experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a mentor, supervisor, lead, or manager role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage distribution center operations within assigned functional area(s) spanning multiple teams - ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met
Drive operational execution across assigned shift, ensuring performance metrics are achieved or exceeded consistently, and done so in a cost-effective and budget-conscious manner
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including other Associate Managers, functional leaders, and external teams to optimize workflows and resolve operational challenges and effectively allocate resources and headcount as needed
Utilize ERP/MRP systems and inbound scheduling tools to manage headcount and capacity schedules to meet business demands
Provides a high degree of leadership and coaching to shift supervisors, direct reports, as well as temporary flex force employees in the form of communication, issue resolution, process change, education and empowerment
Achieves and maintains facility goals, objectives, and reports performance against targets
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards
Foster a high-performance, team-oriented culture focused on accountability, engagement, development and cross functionality
Maintain and organize warehouse environment to ensure the facility is in proper operation
Support and maintain a positive safety culture by being an active leader in all safety program initiatives
Other duties as assigned