DC Shift Manager

Shurtape Technologies•Oklahoma City, OK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Shift Manager develops, leads, and manages a team of employees required to execute the daily shipping and receiving functions required to get the right product to the right place in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

Four-year college degree or equivalent field experience
3-5 years front-line supervision experience is highly preferred.
Strong communication and conflict management skills
Solid Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to use a PC with knowledge of Word, Excel, and email preferred
Knowledge of logistics /supply chain systems and practices
Experience managing inbound / outbound DC functions
Understand Lean Six Sigma techniques (TIMWOOD)
Group facilitation skills
Ability to take calculated risks based on experience
People Management & Development - Promotes & Develops a Learning Organization
Understands position competencies
Promotes & drives continuous improvement culture
Delegation & Accountability skills
Goal oriented
Leadership & Influencing Skills - Collaborative Interpersonal Skills, Tremendous Energy, Exudes Trust, Integrity, Building Relationships, Wide Span of Control.
Tremendous energy for change
Strong collaborative & influencing skills
High trust & integrity levels
Effective communicator
Relationship builder
Proactive planning and execution
Self-Management Skills - Finish what you start, Self Confidence, Plan Daily Activities, Positive Attitude, Developed Resilience
Resilient to failure
Self-starter
Self-Confident
Well organized & disciplined
Solid problem-solving skills
Priority Setter
Attention to detail
Data Management - Organization/Design/Analysis, Attention to Detail
Data interpretation skills - Fact based decisions
Strong organizational skills and document management
Technical & Automation Competency
Industry knowledge of Best Practices
Understanding of building systems including basic mechanical functions
Knowledge of all operational procedures
Understanding of state and federal regulations
Knowledge of local fire systems, inspections, and regulations
Knowledge of ERT protocols
Special Projects - Continuous Improvement
Possess vision/direction to establish targets for continuous improvement
Ability to organize/justify project ROI
Project management skills and ability to understand resource requirements
Complete initial Yellow Belt training
Business Judgement - Decision making & critical thinking in a complex and quick changing environment.
Willing to take calculated risk based on experience & reward
Self-assured decision making
Agile thinking - ability to develop critical solutions
Financial Acumen - Apply Math, Statistics, accounting, budgeting and human resources to establish & measure progress towards goals.
Knowledge of corporate profit measures, such as EBITDA
Knowledge of cost drivers and improvement targets
Solid understanding of material, labor, overhead costs and variance measures
Management Soft Skills - Embrace Uncertainty, Engage Complexity, Elicit Information, Team Management, Evoke the human system (People First)
Facilitation / presentation skills
Ability to develop cohesive team
Ability to provide critical feedback
Ability to reduce complex to simple
Ability to lift, bend, & stoop when required and stand for extended periods
Occasional heavy lifting up to 100 pounds
Ability to work in front of a laptop or PC workstation for extended periods of time
Occasional standing, sitting, walking, and talking on the phone

Responsibilities

Directs the daily staffing to complement the workload as prioritized by the shipment planner and receiving schedule
Supervises team performance including recognizing achievements and addressing poor performance on a regular basis.
Communicates and solves item issues timely with appropriate departments (i.e. Customer Care, Sourcing, Manufacturing, etc.)
Responsible for productivity performance enhancements and improvements.
Drives operational improvements and efficiencies.
Presents warehouse enhancements to Logistics Manager for approval.
Monitors the Warehouse Management System to manage the daily workload and assists team members in problem solving
Counsels individuals not meeting required expectations according to discipline procedures
Enforces accountability regarding productivity, quality, housekeeping, and safety standards
Communicate with staffing agency and Logistics Manager on job performance for temporary staff
Authorizes routine equipment repairs (internal and external) that pertain to the operation
Documents and reports hourly partner attendance
Renders feedback regarding the performance of hourly Partners and Associates
Develop talent by position and train team to be highly efficient
Organizes the daily manpower efficiently to achieve optimum shipments and receipts
Upholds excellent departmental communications (internal and external)
Monitors labor management daily for compliance
Achieves individual and team goals and promotes employee engagement
Refuses deliveries that do not meet company standards
Composes and administers performance appraisals (off-cycle and annual)
Leads huddles to communicate relevant information on a timely basis
Interviews and selects qualified candidates for hiring
Reports, investigates, and communicates all safety incidents/initiatives
Maintains a housekeeping program
Assists truck drivers with relevant paperwork and handling of external customer calls
Performs special projects as assigned by the Logistics Manager
Facilitates safety sub committees as assigned
Monitors equipment hour’s usage for contractual compliance.
Utilizes KPI / report tools
Manage and direct up to 35 people
Proposes overtime to meet the daily goals
Supports continuous improvement projects
Ability to manage costs drivers and improvement targets.
Challenge processes and workflow
Manage in a well-organized and disciplined fashion with self-motivation and accountability