General Manager

SanMar • Ashland, VA

23d • $120,000 - $190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager is responsible for driving strategic Distribution Center (DC) objectives as well as directly/indirectly managing the tactical execution through the leadership team. They develop, achieve, and maintain goals and objectives which support Company initiatives. The General Manager hires, manages, and motivates DC team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• 7-9 years Experience in a high-volume distribution environment
• 4-6 years of experience leading and facilitating cross-functional teams.
• 4-6 years of Distribution Center management experience is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong conflict management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage difficult employee situations in a professional manner
• Ability to build strong, positive rapport with associates in a team environment; ability to lead through personal example that communicates integrity, core values, and consistency in decision-making
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors work to ensure quality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in high-demand, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct, lead, and drive all aspects of the Distribution Center, including both people and processes.
• Analyze business and performance trends and metrics to identify, develop, and recommend future strategic solutions, programs, and policies to Distribution leadership to address competitive, complex business issues.
• Monitor expenses to ensure costs are in line with Company guidance.
• Partner with Human Resources and other departments to provide high quality resources and support on initiatives regarding DEI, workforce planning and management, and workplace safety.
• Recruit, train, and develop leaders; identify leadership teams’ skills and develop them by coaching and counseling on a regular basis.
• Initiate, review, and monitor DC vendor contracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Salary Range: You`ll earn between $120,000 - $190,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 15% of base salary.
• Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 152 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees