JOB SUMMARY
The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for the day to day operations and long term strategic planning of the entire site. This is including but not limited to: safety, site performance, operating budget, etc. The site is a newer facility and still growing. The operation has approximately 20 people.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
· Site lead responsible for the safety and performance of all on-site employees including all operations: receiving, put away, picking, packing, shipping, inventory and health/safety.
· Expected to manage to KPIs and work cross functionally throughout the organization to meet customer expectations.
· Expected to work within an operating budget constraint framework.
· Owner of the 1 year, 3 year and 5 year tactical and strategic site plans.
· Responsible for delivering year over year continuous improvement.
· P&L responsibility as well as hire/fire responsibility.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
· 3-5 years of distribution center management required as either a DC manager or a medium to large department head.
· Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
· Ability to operate independently with little oversite. Proactive and committed team member.
· 5+ years of people management with hiring experience required.
· ERP, WMS and Microsoft Office experience required. EPICOR experience a plus.
· Experience in continuous improvement preferred.
· Project management experience a plus.
· Job is located in Palmetto, GA.
· In general, 10% or less travel is required, however initially, more travel may be needed for additional training.
