Distribution Warehouse Facility Manager (Aiea, HI)

Scholastic Book Fairs•Aiea, HI

About The Position

Scholastic Reading Events is seeking a Facility Manager to lead a local branch team in the Book Fair Organization. The role has direct responsibility for planning, scheduling, directing, and executing day-to-day operational activities at small and medium-sized distribution centers. The manager evaluates branch operations and staff to ensure compliance with company standards and policies and to achieve strong performance. The position leads warehouse operations in an active environment, overseeing safe and efficient preparation, packing, delivery, and pickup of book fairs. It also manages branch financial performance, inventory, safety, staffing, and customer service, while supporting Scholastic’s mission to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning. The position reports to and performs projects as directed by the Area Operations Manager, and collaborates with Operations, Sales, and Human Resources.

Requirements

At least 5 years of proven front-line management experience in operations for a manufacturing or distribution company.
Demonstrated ability to manage high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
Hands-on inventory-control experience managing warehouse products, supplies, and goods.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree in Management, Business, Transportation, or an operations-related curriculum.
Facilities management experience.
Inventory management experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare the branch’s annual budget with the Area Operations Manager, manage operating costs, and achieve budgeted goals and profitability.
Improve operational efficiency and use capacity planning, operational metrics, and staffing methods to meet financial and productivity objectives.
Oversee packing, setup, delivery, and pickup of book fairs, and ensure daily production plans are generated, implemented, and completed through the production management system.
Conduct annual and semi-annual warehouse sales to reduce inventory and maximize revenue.
Monitor inventory utilization and manage inventory-control procedures and processes.
Ensure monthly safety meetings are held with full attendance, appropriate agendas, and proper records.
Complete and distribute required insurance forms related to workers’ compensation, motor vehicle accidents, and personal property loss.
Maintain a clean, safe, and productive workplace; minimize work-related injuries and auto losses; investigate and review injuries; and comply with OSHA guidelines and company directives.
Hire, train, develop, and evaluate drivers, warehouse personnel, and supervisory staff.
Collaborate and communicate with Operations and Sales to improve overall business performance.
Secure and appropriately handle company assets to minimize product damage and property loss.
Implement company policies, procedures, and programs professionally and promptly.
Provide responsive customer service while maintaining cost controls.
Plan and conduct staff meetings to inform, educate, recognize employees, and encourage the exchange of ideas.
Partner with Human Resources on recruiting, interviewing, selecting, training and development, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating branch employees in a fair, timely, and objective manner.
Document disciplinary issues related to employee performance and behavior.
Maintain confidentiality regarding personnel, pricing, promotions, customer lists, and distribution methods.
Perform tasks and projects as directed by the Area Operations Manager.