Assistant Distribution Center Manager

Description

The Assistant Distribution Center Manager will work with the DC Manager to oversee all operational and Administrative aspects of the Distribution Center (DC) and ensures compliance with company guidelines, policies, and regulatory requirements.  The role is accountable for achieving performance goals in safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency.  This role coaches and manages teams to execute the basics flawlessly and drive continuous improvement within the facility.   

Key Responsibilities:

-Establish and maintain a safe and compliant work environment, aiming to minimize OSHA recordable incidents and ensure safety protocols are followed rigorously

-Serve as the on-site expert for inventory control and management, ensuring accuracy of physical inventory through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regular audits.  Manage timely processing of returned goods and customer credits.

-Lead the team of drivers and warehouse staff to achieve on-time and complete deliveries, maintaining high service levels for customers

-Review and optimize DC cost productivity, focusing on efficient labor management and delivery costs per unit handled.  Manage expenses to meet monthly and annual budget targets set by the company.

-Develop and lead talent within the DC, implementing strategies for talent management and development, including recruitment, training, succession planning, and performance management and evaluations.

-Conduct regular meetings with staff to address operational issues, communicate updates, form leadership, and inspire a culture of continuous improvement excellence

-Ensure full compliance with OSHA, DOT, ADA, and other regulatory agencies, aligning with company policies on health, safety, and operational standards.

Requirements

Competencies:

-Business Insight- Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the location's goals.

-Communicates effectively- Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

-Customer Focus- Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions

-Decision Quality- Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

-Develops Talent-Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organizations goals

-Drives Results- Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.

-Ensures Accountability- Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.

-Inventory Management- experience with cycle counts and complete running full warehouse inventories.

-Optimizes work processes- Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

-High School or GED degree

-10 years of related experience including at least 3 years of management experience preferred.