Manager, Warehouse & Distribution Management

Alcon•Johns Creek, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Warehouse & Distribution Management (Management Path) is part of Alcon’s Supply Chain function and oversees daily warehouse and distribution center operations. The role optimizes storage and material flows, ensures safety and regulatory compliance, leads a team, develops distribution strategies, manages inventory, and coordinates shipments to improve productivity and operational performance. The position is based onsite at Alcon’s Johns Creek Distribution Center in Johns Creek, Georgia, with 0–10% travel. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on first shift, with flexibility to work other shifts. The manager partners with distributors as the Johns Creek Distribution Center transitions toward a Direct-to-Consumer business model. The role leads cross-functional process-improvement initiatives and projects involving warehouse management and control systems, automation, labor standards, and the center’s distribution strategy. It also manages special operations, including returns and sleeving, and leads at least three direct reports. Relocation and sponsorship may be available based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience; the posting also lists high school plus 13 years, an associate degree plus 9 years, a master’s degree plus 2 years, or a Ph.D. plus 1 year as alternatives.
Ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
5 years of relevant experience.
3 years of demonstrated leadership.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily warehouse and distribution center operations, optimizing storage space and material flows.
Develop and implement distribution strategies to improve business performance and operational excellence.
Manage inventory, shipments, and logistics.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and Good Practice (GxP) standards.
Lead a team and make operational decisions to improve efficiency and productivity.
Promote excellence through performance management, talent development, and employee engagement.
Communicate effectively to support warehouse and distribution performance.
Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain accurate, complete documentation.
Pursue continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
Partner with distributors on internal changes to the Johns Creek Distribution Center as it transitions toward a Direct-to-Consumer business model.
Lead continuous-improvement projects to ensure Warehouse Management/Control System and automation enhancements support required designs and KPIs.
Lead or support the implementation of labor standards for key processes and identify and assess operational improvements.
Lead or support projects that advance the Johns Creek Distribution Center distribution strategy.
Drive the cross-functional process-improvement program at the Johns Creek Distribution Center as part of the Operational Excellence agenda.
Manage Johns Creek Distribution Center special operations, including returns and sleeving.
Lead a team of three or more direct reports.