Distribution Center Manager

WernerCo • Algonquin, IL

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day operational execution, culture, safety, and quality of our newly opened distribution center. . As the DC Manager, your focus is on safety, continuous improvement, team building, communication, strategic thinking, and financial acumen. In this position, your responsibility includes the development of a "safety first" culture by creating awareness, developing training, and enforcing accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or business or related field preferred or equivalent work
• Five (5) years or more in logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, or industry related field
• Five (5) years or more managerial/supervisory experience managing/leading direct experience
• Intermediate level Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint skills
• Intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors, and executive leadership team.)
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Basic Proficiency bi-Lingual capabilities in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Developing direct and indirect reports -- …. Goal setting, skills assessment, IDPs, career development, performance evaluation, on-going employee feedback. disciplinary action
• Partnering with HR leader to lead the development of managers, supervisors, and shop floor leads.
• Ensuring the execution and compliance to company policies…safety, OSHA, absenteeism,
• Provide on-going employee feedback & quarterly review and documentation
• Improve employee retention and engagement at all levels
• Working with customers to create solutions that drive customer satisfaction.
• Day-to-Day leadership of all facets of the facility
• Manage facility's KPI tracking and improvement.
• Manage Inbound and Outbound flow.
• Flex teams across functional areas.
• Drive the four initiatives to a world-class level·
• Safety Program - audits, housekeeping, 5S
• Outbound Quality
• Inbound Quality
• Inventory Management
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job.·
• Performs Essential Job Functions and Duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• 401(k) company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees