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Distribution Center Director

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Description

Direct all operations activities in a distribution center environment of approximately $150M or greater in revenue.  Responsible for all operations (receiving, picking, shipping, and returns); and process improvement; ensuring customer expectations are exceeded.  This position is responsible for managing human resources; talent acquisition, development, and retention of associates. This position drives organizational strategy and coordinates all activities with strategic partners in the organization.   This position has full P&L responsibility and must have experience managing the P&L to achieve business targets.

 

 

 

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

 

• Provides effective leadership of others to ensure efficient distribution operations and adherence to policy, procedure and drives continuous improvement.

 

 

 

• Ensure environmental health and safety excellence through compliance with all safety and Hazmat rules and regulations, legal regulations, and human resource policies.

 

 

 

• Responsible for talent management including selection, termination, performance review and professional development of direct reports.

 

 

 

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet service, financial and operational support demands.

 

 

 

• Strategically oversees carrier services and dedicated delivery processes.  Partner with support staff to ensure compliance with all DOT regulations.

 

 

 

• Effectively utilize training programs to develop sales and operations expertise within the facility.

 

 

 

• Act as liaison to functional leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and problem resolution. Coordinate and communicate effectively with all company departments.

 

 

 

• Develop annual operating budgets in support of the corporate financial goals and responsible for P&L management. Complete cost justification and determine ROI.

 

 

 

• Achieves cost control through productivity of personnel, efficient utilization of facility space and proper protection of stored materials. Ensure accurate inventory levels and prevent shrinkage.

 

 

 

Essential Skills

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education and Experience

 

• Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline.  Generally 7+ years experience in related field.    Advanced degree is a plus.

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s Degree.

 

 

 

• Previous experience in fleet management.

 

 

 

• Exposure and understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.

 

 

 

·  5+ years of experience leading a distribution center as plant / operations manager 

 

Direct all operations activities in a distribution center environment of approximately $150M or greater in revenue.  Responsible for all operations (receiving, picking, shipping, and returns); and process improvement; ensuring customer expectations are exceeded.  This position is responsible for managing human resources; talent acquisition, development, and retention of associates. This position drives organizational strategy and coordinates all activities with strategic partners in the organization.   This position has full P&L responsibility and must have experience managing the P&L to achieve business targets.

 

 

 

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

 

·  Provides effective leadership of others to ensure efficient distribution operations and adherence to policy, procedure and drives continuous improvement.

 

 

 

·  Ensure environmental health and safety excellence through compliance with all safety and Hazmat rules and regulations, legal regulations, and human resource policies.

 

 

 

·  Responsible for talent management including selection, termination, performance review and professional development of direct reports.

 

 

 

·  Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet service, financial and operational support demands.

 

 

 

·  Strategically oversees carrier services and dedicated delivery processes.  Partner with support staff to ensure compliance with all DOT regulations.

 

 

 

·  Effectively utilize training programs to develop sales and operations expertise within the facility.

 

 

 

·  Act as liaison to functional leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and problem resolution. Coordinate and communicate effectively with all company departments.

 

 

 

·  Develop annual operating budgets in support of the corporate financial goals and responsible for P&L management. Complete cost justification and determine ROI.

 

 

 

·  Achieves cost control through productivity of personnel, efficient utilization of facility space and proper protection of stored materials. Ensure accurate inventory levels and prevent shrinkage.

 

 

 

Essential Skills

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education and Experience

 

·  Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline.  Generally 7+ years experience in related field.    Advanced degree is a plus.

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

·  Bachelor’s Degree.

 

 

 

·  Previous experience in fleet management.

 

 

 

·  Exposure and understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.

 

 

 

·  5+ years of experience leading a distribution center as plant / operations manager

Industry: Retail / Diversified
Discipline: Plant/Facilities Mngmnt
Experience: 5 - 7 Years
Level: Director
Compensation: $120K
Company: Private Owned Retail Distribtution Company

Contact information

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