Distribution Operations Manager
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager of Distribution Center Operations is responsible for all operational functions within the Distribution Center to expedite merchandise through the distribution process in a productive, accurate and cost-effective manner. This position is also responsible for developing and maintaining open communication with internal and external customers and vendors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Identifies and drives opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, quality, service and productivity. Selects, trains, develops and maintains appropriate staff to meet daily and future operational goals. Partners with the HR department to develop management team through active development planning and performance management programs. Provides frequent feedback, counsel and advice to team members. Holds leadership team members accountable for established goals and responsibilities. Monitors and tracks performance of all areas of responsibility with the ability to meet and exceed goals. Achieves maximum customer service by maintaining high quality standards. Establishes and maintains operational procedures for all production departments. Ensures appropriate cross-departmental communication occurs to ensure policies and procedures are clearly understood and operational goals are met. Balances daily workloads. Forecasts upcoming volume and staff accordingly. Ensures company policies are followed and administered consistently. ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Requirements
- 5 to 8 years of management experience at a manager level or higher in retail production/distribution environment.
- Experience in leading exempt team members of at least three or more
- Must have excellent supervisory and communication skills with strengths in associate engagement
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to motivate and direct activities of a team
- Strong project and time management skills, organizational, planning, and expediting skills
- Must have strong PC skills and internet skills, including MS, Word, Excel & Power Point
- Regularly performs computer work and sits
- Occasionally walks and stands
- Seldom/never lifts up to 50lbs.
- Develops objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or functional area of responsibility within general scope of established operational goals and plans.
- Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor.
- End results are reviewed by supervisor.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor Science/Arts degree or Associate degree with qualified work experience; concentration in a Technical Discipline (Industrial Engineering, logistics or Operations Management) desired
- Working knowledge of Manhattan WMS to work in conjunction with the Super User
Responsibilities
- Identifies and drives opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, quality, service and productivity.
- Selects, trains, develops and maintains appropriate staff to meet daily and future operational goals.
- Partners with the HR department to develop management team through active development planning and performance management programs.
- Provides frequent feedback, counsel and advice to team members.
- Holds leadership team members accountable for established goals and responsibilities.
- Monitors and tracks performance of all areas of responsibility with the ability to meet and exceed goals.
- Achieves maximum customer service by maintaining high quality standards.
- Establishes and maintains operational procedures for all production departments.
- Ensures appropriate cross-departmental communication occurs to ensure policies and procedures are clearly understood and operational goals are met.
- Balances daily workloads.
- Forecasts upcoming volume and staff accordingly.
- Ensures company policies are followed and administered consistently.
Benefits
- Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
