Distribution Center Manager (67396)

Job DetailsJob Location: East Hanover - East Hanover, NJ 07936Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/yearJOB TITLE:  Distribution Center Manager

TEAM MEMBER PERKS

Along with a competitive paycheck, you will also get to enjoy a full suite of benefits including:

Paid Weekly
Sick Time - 5 days 
Vacation Time - Earn up to 2-weeks on your first year of employment  
Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays  
Premium FREE Medical and Dental coverage options 
Vision Insurance
401(k) with company matching 
Life Insurance  
Discounts on Tires and Wheels 
Opportunity for advancement 

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU

Pride yourself in providing excellent customer service
Have proven time management mastery
Have the ability to work independently and in a team
Pride yourself on solving problems efficiently

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES:

Responsible for all facility operations including scheduling and management of drivers, supervisors, leads and distribution center associates
Manage the day-to-day distribution center operations including unloading and loading of all shipments ensuring accuracy and timeliness of shipments and paperwork.  Align workload, people management and process objectives 
Enforce all programs; safety, operational, and personnel policies and procedures 
Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, fleet, material handling, and shipping requirements 
Safeguard distribution center operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols 
Oversee a safe, clean, and orderly operating environment 
Responsible for the accuracy of shipments 
Ensure facility is in good condition; maintains a clean, efficient distribution center 
Sustain distribution center staff through recruitment, selection, and training of team members 
Identify and execute coaching opportunities to develop team members 
Verify inventory accuracy through cycle count process to ensure inventory accuracy is maintained at levels acceptable to company standards 
Ensure all will call orders are handled in an efficient and courteous manner 
Ensure fleet is compliant with DOT regulations 
Implement a monthly/yearly budget acceptable to cost control performance measures 
Utilize a “Creativity before Capital” approach to managing and leading the facilities 
Develop strategies and programs to reduce costs and lead times, increase inventory turns and order turnaround time 
Responsible for providing outstanding customer service

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

A B.S./B.A. degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Management, or equivalent work experience preferred 
Minimum of 2 years’ operations leadership experience preferred
Experience managing fleet of delivery vehicles under DOT compliance
Operate a vehicle under DOT compliance
Possess a valid regular driver’s license, some states may require a Class D license
Insurable by Company’s insurance carrier
Strong leadership skills: train, motivate and direct the work of others 
Strong organization and decision-making skills with an attention to detail  
Strong oral and written communication skills 
Proven customer service skills
Proven process improvement experience
Distribution center, fleet, and forklift safety 
Working knowledge of OSHA 
Knowledge of computers to operate effectively with Outlook, Word, and Excel 
Budget management
Ability to operate a lift.  All positions that require the use of a lift, will be provided training to obtain lift certification 
Ability to become Smith System certified.  Training will be provided by the company

Qualifications