Distribution Manager

The Distribution Manager is the operational leader for a fast-paced, high-volume, customer-centric operation in the greater Raleigh, NC area. In this role, you will lead a team of supervisors, clerks, and leads on a three-shift operation. Your focus will be maintaining the safety culture while driving service and cost performance that align to company goals and objectives. You will also participate in the strategic planning and budgeting process to enable facility and operational innovation opportunities, set key performance metrics, and define mid and long-term distribution network planning.

Qualifications

• Technical education with a minimum of 5 years of management/supervisory experience, preferably in a large, high-volume environment

• Must be able to assume a leadership role in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in working with ERP systems and WMS

• Must be hands-on and have previous experience with staff development, facility layout, and inventory management

• Must be able to learn software programs quickly, with previous RF experience

• Strong analytical abilities coupled with superior team-building skills

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize

• Experience with multi-shift operations

• Must possess a high energy level and the drive to implement change

Responsibilities

• The Distribution Manager leads a large, high-volume, fast-paced operation that serves a multi-disciplined customer base

• Responsibilities include safety, customer relations, operational oversight, business metrics, staff development, and business development support

• This position leads teams in continuous improvement projects, as well as having heavy involvement with customer relationships and the business development process

• Authorizes and monitors operational expenditures

• Applies sound communication and motivational techniques in supervising, counseling, and disciplining subordinates in accordance with employment law

• Maintains a continuous professional and courteous relationship with all customers

• Ensures the efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment

• Drives safety and 5S within the operation

•Communicates changes in extraordinary handling procedures to office personnel

• Ensures effective procedures are documented and in place for all aspects of the operation

• Creates, coordinates, and reports on business metrics (KPI's) that apply to the operation and fulfills customer and internal requirements

•Manages, coordinates, and implements cost-effective operational solutions to continuously improve efficiency and enhance service levels and quality

• Lead and drive corporate culture and initiatives through hands-on interactions with all associates

• Review current material handling methods and support operational reviews of enhancements

• Maximizes productivity, quality, and service throughout operations by utilizing best practice techniques in the areas of facilities layout, methods, material handling concepts, technological enhancements, and measurements

• Provide Senior Management with information and recommendations to make effective decisions regarding the optimum utilization of people, materials, equipment, and facilities

• Creates, coordinates, monitors, and measures business plan objectives vs. actual results and reports to Senior Management and/or customers as required

• Leads and implements technology enhancements as required