General Manager I

Kenco•Avenel, NJ

2d•$108,330 - $162,610

About The Position

The distribution center General Manager plans, directs, coordinates, and implements warehouse policies and procedures. The role leads in accordance with Kenco’s Guiding Principles and uses the Kenco Operating System (KOS / Shingo) methodology to promote operational efficiency and economy while maximizing profits. The manager oversees site operations and personnel, maintains compliance across safety, operations, quality, financial, legal, and regulatory functions, and builds strategic plans to support the facility’s continued success and customer relationships. The General Manager is accountable for site performance metrics, including KPIs, business improvement plans, efficiency programs, and P&L indices. The role analyzes operational, throughput, capacity, flow-through, and financial information, communicates results to customers and site personnel, and continuously identifies improvements to cross-functional warehouse efficiency. The manager also coaches and mentors site management and personnel, supports a healthy Lean culture, and builds customer relationships by translating customer strategic goals into site-specific objectives. The position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less. The approximate pay range is $108,330–$162,610. Kenco notes that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in a distribution center, warehouse, or related environment.
Experience leading salaried and hourly associates and building positive rapport in a team environment.
Ability to manage people to achieve performance goals.
Strong people management skills, including conflict resolution, coaching and developing others, promoting teamwork, and performance management.
Ability to work effectively in a multitasking environment and under stress and pressure.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet specific goals and deadlines.
High proficiency with necessary computer applications, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience with labor/workforce management systems such as SAP, Red Prairie, or High Jump.
Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Lead site management and personnel to ensure compliance with the operating system, corporate policies, site standard operating procedures, personnel policies, and workload leveling.
Maintain site safety, operations, quality, financial, legal, and regulatory functions.
Develop long-term plans and strategic initiatives to support site success and satisfactory customer relationships.
Manage site KPIs, Business Improvement Plans, Efficiency Programs, and P&L indices; analyze data and prepare reports for customers and site personnel.
Ensure communication and feedback for site and customer relations, including management reviews.
Coach and mentor site management and personnel to build bench strength and sustain the business and facility.
Support a healthy Lean culture by participating in and leading 5S, Gemba walks, A3s, Kaizen events, and Employee Suggestion Boards.
Continuously analyze operations and implement improvements to cross-functional warehouse efficiencies.
Analyze throughput, capacity planning, flow-through, and financial information.
Build strong customer relationships, understand customer strategic goals, and translate those goals into site-specific objectives.
Travel approximately 25% or less.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts
Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life and supplemental life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off of approximately two weeks, with accrual beginning on the first day of employment
10 employer-paid holidays