Distribution Center Manager
About The Position
Manage the operations of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Distribution Center, including the mailroom, print shop, and warehouse. The position oversees printing, mailing, purchasing, inventory, shipping, receiving, and Nature Shop operations. It also manages staff, budgets, contracts, vendor relationships, and distribution of MDC publications. The work is regularly performed in a standard office or warehouse environment, with occasional exposure to loud noises that may require hearing protection. The position is nonexempt. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department’s Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy. Employees are expected to use a mobile device or cellular phone for Department business as needed. MDC promotes a tobacco-free working environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED/HiSET.
- At least seven years of experience handling accounts and accounting procedures, or three years of sales/customer service experience and four years of supervisory experience.
- Maintain a valid, current driver’s license.
- Knowledge of warehouse and distribution activities.
- Working knowledge of printing-related software, including InDesign and PhotoShop.
- Ability to stay organized while handling multiple projects.
- Ability to perform multiple assignments that may require considerable independent judgment.
- Ability to coordinate efforts with leadership, communications staff, program managers, the Director’s office, central office staff, and field staff.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to define problems, analyze relevant information, and develop solutions and plans.
- Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships within and outside the Department.
- Ability to use office equipment such as a copier, phone, fax machine, scanner, and computer.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to operate tools and heavy equipment safely.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds regularly and correctly lift up to 50 pounds.
- Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
- Must be a United States citizen or an alien authorized to work in the United States.
- New employees must complete Form I-9 and provide requested documentation.
- Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following an offer of employment.
- State of Missouri employees must file state income tax forms and pay state income taxes owed.
- Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department’s Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.
Responsibilities
- Review printing requests not completed in-house or at State Printing to ensure they are accurate and completed on time.
- Determine and manage yearly budgets.
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff.
- Oversee in-house printing and binding and ensure outside printing submissions include accurate printable files.
- Review and approve proofs and final materials.
- Negotiate pricing, review monthly invoices, and submit invoices for payment.
- Write purchasing specifications and manage maintenance contracts for equipment.
- Coordinate internal mailing services and mailing services completed by outside vendors.
- Manage all Postage Permit Accounts and P.O. boxes.
- Keep the mail center postage meter funded and its maintenance contract current.
- Maintain a working relationship with the O.A. State Mail Center to obtain the best available postage presort discounts for Department mail.
- Order postage, printing supplies and materials, letterhead, and business cards.
- Serve as Business Manager for the MISS Purchasing and inventory system.
- Oversee warehouse shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
- Manage products offered on the MDC Nature Shop online store.
- Serve as the point of contact for the seven other Nature Shops to resolve MISS system issues.
- Supervise distribution of MDC publications.
- Assist with processing UPS, unloading trucks, answering phones, taking orders, and handling project requests.
- Serve on internal and external committees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
