Distribution Center Manager

Smithfield Distribution • North East, MD

290d

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We are looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. This position is responsible for supply chain management functions related to warehousing and distribution, working closely with procurement, customer service, and production/merchandise planning. The role leads all warehouse operations to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 8+ years' experience in DC management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management.
• Experience working with dedicated transportation fleets for proper service to external and internal customers.
• Ability to implement and maintain proper employee safety programs / processes.
• Knowledge of meat industry, preferred.
• Solid understanding of OSHA, USDA, and Food Safety regulations.
• Ability to use exposure monitoring equipment, interpret and communicate results.
• Experience with SAP, WMS computer systems, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• Strong interpersonal, technical, and presentation skills required.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of meat industry.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs all distribution / warehouse activities along with the day to day operations of the Distribution Center to meet the needs of the business.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency at the distribution center, plants, and 3rd party warehouses.
• Manages DC personnel including scheduling labor to maximize productivity and manages to volume fluctuations.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate stock levels and inventory at the distribution centers.
• Coordinates with production schedulers to minimize stock outages and stock transfers.
• Manages proper rotation to minimize out of code date inventory.
• Works with the distribution center, plants, and 3rd party warehouses to control cost and manage warehouse space.
• Directs all loading, unloading, and storage of Smithfield products within the distribution center, plants, and 3rd party warehouses.
• Provides sales and production scheduling with pertinent information related to inventory at the distribution center and 3rd party warehouses.
• Adheres to all government / occupational safety and food safety requirements and guidelines.
• Meets or exceeds all quality control standards as defined by QA.
• Maintains a working environment that provides for safety, health, and welfare of warehouse / DC personnel.
• Oversees the management of functional activities inside the Distribution Center.
• Identifies and implements opportunities to improve current methods utilized in the Distribution Center.
• Implements KPIs and manages productivity standards and operational procedures to meet business needs.
• Works with Operations, Deployment, Customer Service, Transportation, and technical team to meet established customer service levels.
• Develops, manages, and meets budgetary requirements and expenses for the facility.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus Earning Potential
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
• Relocation Assistance packages available.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree