Distribution Center Manager

Caesarstone•King of Prussia, PA

2d•$92,000 - $114,000

About The Position

Responsible for the overall performance of local Distribution Center, including warehouse operations, OSHA, Safety and DOT regulations, logistics, inventory management, receiving, shipping, material handlers, drivers, promotional support, and transportation. The Manager will plan; organize staff, and direct related functions and activities within the DC. This person is responsible for implementing a consistent culture & SOP’s within their organizations to drive continuous improvement. They will ensure goals are achieved regarding productivity, quality, inventory and cost. Must possess strong operations acumen, employee relations, customer service, as well as talent management and retention.

Requirements

8+ years of management experience in all facets of inbound/outbound transportation, preferably in the building materials industry
2+ years of experience working with material handling systems
Demonstrable experience and management of inventory and inventory controls systems
Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma / Kaizen methodologies
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power PointAbility to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and inter-company memos/outside correspondence
Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain, operations management or related experience

Nice To Haves

Oracle ERP/Inventory control software.
Strong analytical and communication skills with a proven ability to work within the framework of a team.
Two to five years of inventory management, planning, analytical and/or reporting experience, in position with increasing responsibility.
Have strong analytical and communication skill with proven ability to work within the framework of the Team.
Understanding of financial statements and resulting cost implications.
Knowledge of distribution systems to include order routing.
Understanding of dispatch issues and procedures.
A bachelor's degree.
Lean methodologies and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, coach and motivate team members
Ensure a safe work environment that is consistent with company safety and health standards
Resolve and report any accidents or unsafe conditions
Maintain compliance with, and knowledge of, Federal Department of Transportation regulations and other safety standards
Proactively monitor and manage inbound/outbound material
Maintain fleet in a safe manner in accordance with company and governmental standards
Minimize waste by ensuring driving routes are reviewed and analyzed regularly
Schedule DC team members
Facilitate communication within and amongst management, departments, headquarters, and team members
Own and manage P&L for DC, ensure all costs are within budget, identify and implement cost savings opportunities
Monitor all scheduled tasks to insure they are efficiently completed
Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable work force
Administer general company policy and procedure
Collect, analyze and report productivity data and manage inventory
Liaison with and provide customer service to sales team and all other business units
Manage DC inventory, including but not limited to performing regular cycle counts and monitoring physical inventory (FIFO)
Provide department back-up, ancillary coverage, and leadership while maintaining managerial professionalism
Research and develop new techniques and procedures to increase efficiency and safety in operations
Recruit, select, on-board and train employees
As needed, operate forklift, drive light to medium duty trucks, load samples including carrying boxes weighing up to 50 pounds