Distribution and Transportation Manager
About The Position
Responsible for overall warehouse distribution and transportation results as related to goals, including objectives pertaining to training, development, and engagement of colleagues. Oversee supervisor activities and departmental performance in relation to goals using or creating internal reports for measurement and assessment of operational effectiveness. Areas of oversight include: Receiving, Put-Away, Picking, Packing, Shipping, and Inventory Control. Communicates with and holds supervisory and hourly colleagues accountable to policy, process, and performance standards. Leads in a manner that is consistent with our interpersonal culture, which is based on four values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement and on open communication. Participates in the hiring process and recommends candidates for hire. Trains, develops, and coaches new and existing staff to deliver top-notch performance, while promoting employee development, creative thinking, empowerment, and two-way communication. Creative in finding opportunities for improvement. Resolves problems that prevent a timely and efficient handling of inbound and outbound orders. Makes recommendations regarding workflow and overtime when needed. Works with the Regional Distribution Area Manager to ensure total P&L goals and objectives are being met. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all regulatory and operational procedures. Interacts with MIS to ensure that all equipment is in proper working order.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/ GED required
- 5 years of multidimensional management experience in a distribution operations environment required.
- 3+ years people/ team leadership experience required.
- Strong understanding of operational safety and health requirements.
- Basic understanding of transportation related coordination and issue resolution.
- Basic knowledge of regulatory requirements including DOT and HAZMAT.
- Practiced leadership and supervisory skills to lead, coach and empower a large number of employees.
- Strong interpersonal skills to meet area performance objectives, assist staff in prioritizing work and handle multiple projects, with a customer bias.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to relate well to employees, peers, and various levels of management.
- Proven experience with performance management.
- Able to apply positive and negative feedback tactfully and appropriately.
- Developed analytical, problem-solving, skills to evaluate, interpret information and procedures, and understand and act on issue resolution.
- Ability to develop and deliver timely training related to warehouse operations, including compliance training.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills, focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee supervisor activities and departmental performance in relation to goals using or creating internal reports for measurement and assessment of operational effectiveness.
- Communicate with and hold supervisory and hourly colleagues accountable to policy, process, and performance standards.
- Lead in a manner that is consistent with our interpersonal culture, which is based on four values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement and on open communication.
- Participate in the hiring process and recommend candidates for hire.
- Train, develop, and coach new and existing staff to deliver top-notch performance, while promoting employee development, creative thinking, empowerment, and two-way communication.
- Resolve problems that prevent a timely and efficient handling of inbound and outbound orders.
- Make recommendations regarding workflow and overtime when needed.
- Work with the Regional Distribution Area Manager to ensure total P&L goals and objectives are being met.
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory and operational procedures.
- Interact with MIS to ensure that all equipment is in proper working order.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is NOT provided.
- Comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
- Limited travel is required.
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment without air conditioning.
- Covers supervisory absence and supports Site Leader with coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
