Distribution Center Manager

Weber Distribution LLC•Fontana, CA

2d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Distribution Center Manager directs and coordinates distribution center activities to improve operational efficiency and economy and maximize location operating profit. Through subordinate supervisors, the manager plans, organizes, staffs, directs, and controls operations, administration, and customer service. The role develops systems and procedures that support company objectives, reviews distribution center expenses, responds to controllable budget variances, and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local statutes. The manager leads organizational planning and operational coordination, oversees location budgets and performance against profit-and-loss targets, supports customer service and sales efforts, and represents the company in the local community and industry. The role also maintains safety, security, and sanitation standards and supports company-wide goals. The position manages subordinate managers and administrative staff, including hiring, training, staffing, work assignment, performance evaluation, employee motivation, complaint handling, discipline, and problem resolution. The work environment may be moderate to noisy, and associates may be exposed to extreme weather. Required protective equipment in designated areas includes hearing protection, fully enclosed or safety shoes, safety glasses, and other company-required PPE.

Requirements

At least seven years of experience in distribution management; third-party logistics experience is preferred.
E-commerce and/or fulfillment experience.
Profit-and-loss and labor management experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Strong mathematical and statistical analysis knowledge.
Ability to solve practical problems and work with varied written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions, including situations with limited standardization.
Ability to facilitate meetings and present to large groups of employees.
Familiarity with applicable regional, state, and federal regulations.
Self-motivation, strong analytical skills, and independent thinking and reasoning ability.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of personnel and maintain a professional image.
Computer proficiency, including Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel (including charts, labor/workload projections, and labor tracking), the Internet, WMS, Synapse, payroll (E-time), and database systems.
Ability to sit and stand regularly; reach with hands and arms; smell, talk, and hear; and lift, push, pull, or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance.
Ability to meet the position's vision requirements, including close and color vision, peripheral vision, and adjustment of focus.
Wear required protective equipment in designated areas, including hearing protection, fully enclosed or safety shoes, and safety glasses.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, Management, or a related field is highly preferred.
LEAN Certification.
Startup experience.
Participation in a professional logistics organization.
Third-party logistics experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and implement organizational policies and goals consistent with company policies and procedures to increase customer accounts and warehouse activity.
Coordinate distribution center operations, administration, and customer service, and work with sales to improve efficiency and economy.
Review monthly P&L reports against budgets and expense trends; manage controllable budget variances and develop budgets for controllable location expenses.
Maintain controls to ensure service levels and operational goals are met within established cost, revenue, and profit parameters.
Review activity, operations, and sales reports with administrative personnel and determine whether program or operational changes are needed.
Represent the company in the marketplace and promote it in the local community, industry, and trade associations.
Promote effective customer service standards and ensure customer accounts receive appropriate operational and administrative support.
Participate in sales calls to assess customer needs, review rate proposals, monitor improvement opportunities, and review account strategies with company resources.
Develop and support organizational efforts to maintain safety, security, and sanitation standards.
Support other company areas as requested and comply with local, state, and federal regulations for a safe and responsible work environment.
Guide administrative subordinates and manage subordinate managers overseeing warehouse, customer service, and administration employees.
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the relevant units and potentially supervise a non-supervisory administrative position.
Administer recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and employee training.
Monitor manpower scheduling, assign and direct work, conduct performance appraisals, motivate employees, address complaints, discipline, and resolve problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.