Distribution Center Manager

Shorr Packaging Corporation•Aurora, IL

5d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging. Shorr Packaging Corporation is one of the largest independent packaging distribution firms in the nation. Our goal for over 90 years remains true to this day – to be a customer-focused, wholesale packaging company with the people, services and equipment to handle any request from boxes and materials to industrial packaging equipment repair. We identify opportunities to take cost out of packaging and put value in. We are seeking a Distribution Center Manager to join our team in Aurora. The Distribution Center (DC) Manager will be responsible for warehouse operations and supervision of team members with an emphasis on safety, quality and service. Accountable for achieving company objectives, productivity standards and cost control expectations. Oversee all activities including picking and shipping, receiving and put away, inventory control, cycle-counting, value-added services to ensure customer requirements are obtained and sustained.

Requirements

College degree preferable but commensurate industry tenure would also be considered and minimum 3- 5 years related warehouse management/supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in the distribution industry is preferred
P&L experience covering operational and transportation related expenses.
Experience with Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, and Excel required
Experience with ERP and WMS systems preferred.

Nice To Haves

3rd Party Logistics industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Train, develop and lead hourly employees to ensure an efficient and cost-effective operation
Maintain strong adherence to all safety and regulatory requirements. Provide a safe, organized and clean facility
Facilitate cross-training of all warehouse personnel
Focus on continuous improvement and make recommendations to improve operations in areas such as safety, process flow, space utilization/layout, inventory accuracy and value-added services
Responsible for building and warehouse maintenance and for procurement of warehouse supplies
Manage inventory control activities with emphasis on space utilization and monthly cycle count expectations
Responsible for the value-added services that may include kitting, assembly, band saw slitting, and carton printing
Acting warehouse coordinator and responsible for oversight of scheduling inbound & outbound shipments, receiving and shipping documents, ERP system entry, reporting, returns processing, sales and customer service inquiries and other duties as assigned
Position is a working DC Management position that requires 70% of time on the floor with oversight of transaction processing up to and including working alongside team members
Deal effectively across all levels of the organization; solve problems between warehouse and other departments. Collaborative approach and shares decision making process with team
Required to take on special projects as required
Develop succession plan for the branch in upward direction from supervisory level
Active oversight of warehouse staff. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of team. Accountability for supervisory staff in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Interviewing, recommendations for hiring employees; training, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance management; rewarding and corrective action; addressing complaints and resolving problems.