Director, Distribution Center - Berkley, MO

Dollar General•Berkeley, MO

About The Position

The Director, Distribution (Perishable) analyzes information to address operational performance and employee performance, develops measurement systems to identify improvement opportunities, and leads the management team in creating and executing operational improvement plans. The role also helps build a strong distribution center team and resolves employee relations issues in partnership with Human Resources. The Director reviews sales, volume, payroll, turnover, and operational and capital expense data; sets shift performance goals; monitors budgets; identifies operational gaps and changing trends; and communicates findings and action plans. The position hires, develops, and maintains a productive supervisor team through training and career development, and supports a positive, participative image in the community.

Requirements

Strong analytical and math skills and strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of specific individual operations within a distribution center.
Planning and forecasting skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, write operational and overall performance reports, and coordinate with corporate offices and retail stores.
Understanding of human resource practices and OSHA and FDA regulations.
Ability to monitor and develop team members effectively to ensure smooth distribution center operations.
Proficiency in Excel and Word, experience with general software applications, and familiarity with Warehouse Management System functionality.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with employees at all levels.
Eight to ten years of experience in distribution, logistics, and management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze reports on sales, volume, payroll, employee turnover, and monthly operational and capital expense budgets; prepare reports communicating shift and overall operational performance.
Identify shift performance indicators and use the Productivity Improvement Plan process for inbound and outbound functions to determine improvement areas and communicate action plans.
Guide the shift management team in developing action plans and conducting internal analyses to identify operational gaps.
Review reports to determine changes needed to meet future needs, including weekly and monthly needs.
Partner with management and non-management employees to identify root causes of performance gaps using employee feedback and historical and future planning data.
Identify and communicate changing trends and work with the team to develop an environment that understands and responds to the need for change.
Set shift performance goals.
Review the budget monthly to determine shift adherence and assist in developing budgets for shift functions.
Work with Human Resources to determine appropriate methods for resolving employee relations issues and apply Dollar General policies and procedures effectively.
Build a strong distribution center team by leading efforts to eliminate operational barriers.
Develop a positive, participative image in the community.
Hire, develop, and maintain a productive supervisor team through training and career development.