Distribution Center Manager- West Palm Beach, FL

Caesarstone•West Palm Beach, FL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the local Distribution Center, including warehouse operations, safety and regulatory compliance, logistics, inventory management, receiving, shipping, material handlers, drivers, promotional support, and transportation. The Manager plans, organizes, and directs related staff, functions, and activities, and implements consistent organizational culture and standard operating procedures to drive continuous improvement. The role is accountable for achieving productivity, quality, inventory, and cost goals and requires strong operations, employee relations, customer service, and talent management skills. The Manager leads and develops team members, maintains a safe and compliant operation, manages inbound and outbound materials and fleet activities, and oversees scheduling, inventory controls, productivity reporting, and the Distribution Center’s profit and loss. The role also provides customer service and operational support to sales and other business units, recruits and trains employees, and develops methods to improve operating efficiency and safety. As needed, the Manager may operate a forklift, drive light- to medium-duty trucks, and load samples, including carrying boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. The position is based at the West Palm Beach, Florida Distribution Center. Work may involve hot or cold temperatures, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, warehouse traffic, and extended time on the warehouse floor. Weekend, early morning, or evening work may be needed based on operational requirements. Candidates must pass a background check, drug screen, and DOT physical.

Requirements

At least 5 years of management experience in all facets of inbound and outbound transportation; building materials industry experience is preferred.
At least 2 years of experience working with material handling systems.
Demonstrable experience supervising inventory and inventory control systems.
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and inter-company or external correspondence.
Must live within 30 miles of the Distribution Center.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must pass a background check, drug screen, and DOT physical.
Must be able to lift and/or move materials up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Must be able to stand and walk on the warehouse floor for extended periods and perform frequent bending, reaching, climbing, and manual handling of materials.
Must adhere to safety policies and procedures and use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle ERP or inventory control software.
Strong analytical and communication skills and a proven ability to work within a team.
Two to five years of inventory management, planning, analytical, and/or reporting experience in a position with increasing responsibility.
Understanding of financial statements and resulting cost implications.
Knowledge of distribution systems, including order routing.
Understanding of dispatch issues and procedures.
Knowledge of Lean Methodologies and Six Sigma.
Experience in the building materials industry.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, coach, and motivate team members.
Maintain a safe work environment consistent with company safety and health standards; resolve and report accidents or unsafe conditions.
Maintain knowledge of and compliance with Federal Department of Transportation regulations and other safety standards.
Monitor and manage inbound and outbound materials proactively.
Maintain the fleet safely in accordance with company and governmental standards.
Review and analyze driving routes regularly to minimize waste.
Schedule Distribution Center team members.
Facilitate communication among management, departments, headquarters, and team members.
Own and manage the Distribution Center P&L, keep costs within budget, and identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
Monitor scheduled tasks to ensure they are completed efficiently.
Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable workforce.
Administer general company policies and procedures.
Collect, analyze, and report productivity data and manage inventory.
Serve as a liaison and provide customer service to the sales team and other business units.
Manage Distribution Center inventory, including regular cycle counts and physical inventory monitoring using FIFO.
Provide departmental backup, ancillary coverage, and leadership while maintaining managerial professionalism.
Research and develop techniques and procedures to improve operational efficiency and safety.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees.
As needed, operate a forklift, drive light- to medium-duty trucks, and load samples, including carrying boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.