Distribution Center Director

TBC Corporation

About The Position

The Distribution Center Director is responsible for day-to-day operational excellence of the site, ensuring consistent application of standard operating procedures & policies and Key Performance Indicators are achieved. This role is responsible for site financials including P&L management and will lead and manage all employment related activity for site team members.Additional Responsibilities Oversees a Local Distribution Center with total operational scope: Annual Unit Volume: 400k – 700k Average Inventory Units: 60K - 100K Annual Sales Volume: $40M - $60M FTE Headcount: 12 - 20 Annual Margin Dollar: $2.8M – $7.5M Average Routes per day: 11 - 22 Shifts Per Day: 1 Continued Responsabilities Oversee all elements of distribution center operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and route management. Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all picking, receiving, put away, load/ship of all orders, product returns. Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are consistently applied to achieve operational performance indicators. Responsible for the protection of company assets which includes inventory, equipment, and facility. Mains the facility, equipment, and vehicles and will resolve any issues which may interfere with the safe, efficient, and fiscally responsible operation of the Distribution Center. Manage labor, delivery, and other variable costs within the Distribution Center to align with annual business plans. Drive team member accountability and performance ensuring company policies are administered appropriately. Drive company safety initiates to ensure safe and on time delivery of products to customers inclusive of specific safety performance requirements (TRIR-Total Reportable Incidence Rate) and Preventable Accident rates) Collaborate with Wholesale and Franchise sales teams to meet established service level agreements and identify opportunities for improved customer service Added Responsabilities Drive initiatives that foster an Employer of Choice environment and employee experience Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals for site Ensure compliance with the company and regulatory training to ensure that staff is equipped to perform assigned duties. Partners with Human Resources to lead the execution of employment cycle activities for team members within site, including hiring, training, performance management and succession Observe operations with a critical eye, bringing forth ideas for continuous improvement updates or redesigns of Standard Operating Procedures to improve efficiency, cost, or customer satisfaction. Lead implementation of building initiatives related to technology, cost containment, inventory management, safety, training, engagement, etc. Ensure successful adoption of new behaviors and skills needed for new expectations. Ensure appropriate staffing levels and allocation to meet operational and financial goals while maintaining a standard of excellence in customer service. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A 4-year degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, Business or other related disciplines is preferred or equivalent experience in warehouse distribution or transportation environment.
Demonstrated management experience including leadership and motivational ability, time management and organizational skills, training, coaching and counseling preferred
Proficient in computer programs including Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Ability to work well under pressure (prioritize, manage time, maintain composure.)
Knowledge of Lean methodology and proven success driving change in a dynamic environment
Safety 1st Mentality
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds while bending and twisting
Must maintain a current driver’s license
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights holidays and weekends, as needed.
24/7 access to cell phone, email and security system in case of an emergency
High level of professional integrity

Nice To Haves

ERP system and Routing Software experience is a plus.
Bilingual in Spanish /English is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee all elements of distribution center operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and route management.
Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all picking, receiving, put away, load/ship of all orders, product returns.
Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are consistently applied to achieve operational performance indicators.
Responsible for the protection of company assets which includes inventory, equipment, and facility.
Maintains the facility, equipment, and vehicles and will resolve any issues which may interfere with the safe, efficient, and fiscally responsible operation of the Distribution Center.
Manage labor, delivery, and other variable costs within the Distribution Center to align with annual business plans.
Drive team member accountability and performance ensuring company policies are administered appropriately.
Drive company safety initiates to ensure safe and on time delivery of products to customers inclusive of specific safety performance requirements (TRIR-Total Reportable Incidence Rate) and Preventable Accident rates)
Collaborate with Wholesale and Franchise sales teams to meet established service level agreements and identify opportunities for improved customer service
Drive initiatives that foster an Employer of Choice environment and employee experience
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals for site
Ensure compliance with the company and regulatory training to ensure that staff is equipped to perform assigned duties.
Partners with Human Resources to lead the execution of employment cycle activities for team members within site, including hiring, training, performance management and succession
Observe operations with a critical eye, bringing forth ideas for continuous improvement updates or redesigns of Standard Operating Procedures to improve efficiency, cost, or customer satisfaction.
Lead implementation of building initiatives related to technology, cost containment, inventory management, safety, training, engagement, etc. Ensure successful adoption of new behaviors and skills needed for new expectations.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and allocation to meet operational and financial goals while maintaining a standard of excellence in customer service.
Other duties as assigned.