DC Operations Manager in Training
About The Position
The DC Operations Manager in Training assists the Distribution Center Manager in directing the day-to-day operations of a single distribution center and communicates with the manager on matters pertaining to the operation. The role supports oversight of the center’s service, physical assets, operating costs, and team members, and helps ensure compliance with company operations, policies, and procedures. The position assists with payroll, budgeting, inventory integrity, and productivity; provides team-member training, guidance, and counseling; and supports recruiting, hiring, and training practices in collaboration with the DC Manager and Human Resources. It also helps set annual goals and prepare the operating budget, monitors departmental expenditures with supervisors, and coordinates expense approvals with the DC Manager. The position is responsible for timely team-member evaluations and for promoting a safe work environment while actively managing risk and related costs. The role manages a staff of 1–15 supervisors and up to 300 hourly team members.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Above-average computer skills.
- At least 2 years of experience as a distribution center supervisor, with a proven record of success.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple departments within one center.
Nice To Haves
- College degree or logistics certification.
- Fluency in multiple languages; Spanish is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Assist the DC Manager in overseeing all aspects of a single distribution center, including service, physical assets, operating costs, and team members.
- Help ensure the distribution center complies with company operations, policies, and procedures.
- Assist with maintaining payroll, budgeting, inventory integrity, and productivity.
- Provide training, guidance, and counseling to DC team members as needed.
- Manage a staff of 1–15 supervisors and up to 300 hourly team members.
- Provide leadership and help maintain high productivity and morale throughout the distribution center.
- Work with the DC Manager to establish annual goals and plans for achieving them.
- Work with the DC Manager and Human Resources to support effective recruiting, hiring, and training practices.
- Ensure timely evaluations of all team members.
- Assist the DC Manager with planning and preparing the annual operating budget.
- Work with supervisors to monitor departmental expenditures and coordinate expenditures with the DC Manager for approval.
- Obtain the DC Manager’s approval for expenses exceeding $1,000.
- Provide a safe working environment and aggressively manage risk and risk-related costs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and paid time off.
- Stock Purchase Plan.
- 401(k) with employer contributions starting day one.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Optional flexible spending account (FSA).
- Team Member health and wellbeing programs.
- Tuition educational assistance programs.
- Opportunities for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
