Director of Distribution

Schnuck Markets, Inc.

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Direct and manage the Bridgeton warehouse operations, transportation and fleet maintenance operations. Responsible for efficient, reliable and accurate performance of the foregoing operations. Responsible for budget performance for transportation, fleet maintenance and Bridgeton warehouse P&Ls, as well as people leadership of all teammates falling under these operations. This role is located at our Schnucks Distribution Center located at 8338 Scudder Rd, Kinloch, MO 63140.

Requirements

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum Years of Experience: 5 to 8 years
• Knowledge Knowledge of best practices in the logistics and transportation industry, including safety.
• Knowledge of current DOT and OSHA rules and regulations, and how they apply to our operation.
• Knowledge of warehousing fundamentals (safety, receiving, inventory, shipping practices), equipment usage, and facility layout.
• Knowledge of fleet maintenance fundamentals (equipment procurement, maintenance standards, replacement cycles).
• Skills & Abilities Strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use information to reduce cost and improve efficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills to set high standards and be able to lead by example.
• Strategic execution.
• Proficient technical skills, including general office programs (Google or Microsoft) and ability to learn new technology.
• Skilled in managing in a union environment, lean experience, and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the receipt, management and shipment of products from the Schnucks operated warehouse.
• Provides the overall coordination of activities and directs these activities for the Manager and Supervisor.
• Creates and/ or authorizes all Standard Operating Procedures in the facility.
• Ensures training is completed and remains up-to-date on these procedures.
• Responsible for the shipment of product via Schnucks’ fleet to Schnucks stores and the maintenance of the fleet.
• Provides overall coordination of activities and directs these activities for the Managers.
• Creates and/ or authorizes all Standard Operating Procedures in the transportation and fleet maintenance groups.
• Ensures training is completed and remains up-to-date on these procedures.
• Establishes, maintains and promotes good relations with employees while also maintaining productivity, attendance and general order required for operations of three work groups.
• Facilitates all union discussions and negotiates union contracts for warehouse, transportation and fleet maintenance work groups.
• Responsible for providing a safe working environment for teammates.
• Maintains training on safe procedures and practices and enforcement of these procedures and practices.
• Maintains relationship with the safety department, and incorporates safety recommendations into work, as appropriate.
• Creates budgets for warehouse, transportation and fleet maintenance groups in-line with company strategic plans and with input from other company departments.
• Maintains P&L performance according to budgets.
• Summarize and monitor key performance measures applicative to process and financial execution.
• Develop action plans as necessary.

Benefits

• Friendly, Fast-Paced Environment
• Teammate Discount after Qualifying Period
• Chance To Advance. Schnucks has a strong tradition of promoting from within. Many teammates who started working with us have grown with us, as their part-time jobs became long-term careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director