Distribution Center Manager

Job Details: Job Location: East Hanover - East Hanover, NJ, Salary Range: $75000.00 - $85000.00Salary/year, Job Shift: Day, JOB TITLE: Distribution Center Manager TEAM MEMBER PERKS Along with a competitive paycheck, you will also get to enjoy a full suite of benefits including: Paid Weekly Sick Time - 5 days Vacation Time - Earn up to 2-weeks on your first year of employment Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays Premium FREE Medical and Dental coverage options Vision Insurance 401(k) with company matching Life Insurance Discounts on Tires and Wheels Opportunity for advancement WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU Pride yourself in providing excellent customer service Have proven time management mastery Have the ability to work independently and in a team Pride yourself on solving problems efficiently ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES: Responsible for all facility operations including scheduling and management of drivers, supervisors, leads and distribution center associates Manage the day-to-day distribution center operations including unloading and loading of all shipments ensuring accuracy and timeliness of shipments and paperwork. Align workload, people management and process objectives Enforce all programs; safety, operational, and personnel policies and procedures Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, fleet, material handling, and shipping requirements Safeguard distribution center operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols Oversee a safe, clean, and orderly operating environment Responsible for the accuracy of shipments Ensure facility is in good condition; maintains a clean, efficient distribution center Sustain distribution center staff through recruitment, selection, and training of team members Identify and execute coaching opportunities to develop team members Verify inventory accuracy through cycle count process to ensure inventory accuracy is maintained at levels acceptable to company standards Ensure all will call orders are handled in an efficient and courteous manner Ensure fleet is compliant with DOT regulations Implement a monthly/yearly budget acceptable to cost control performance measures Utilize a “Creativity before Capital” approach to managing and leading the facilities Develop strategies and programs to reduce costs and lead times, increase inventory turns and order turnaround time Responsible for providing outstanding customer service REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: A B.S./B.A. degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Management, or equivalent work experience preferred Minimum of 2 years’ operations leadership experience preferred Experience managing fleet of delivery vehicles under DOT compliance Possess a valid regular driver’s license, some states may require a Class D license Insurable by Company’s insurance carrier Strong leadership skills: train, motivate and direct the work of others Strong organization and decision-making skills with an attention to detail Strong oral and written communication skills Proven customer service skills Proven process improvement experience Distribution center, fleet, and forklift safety Working knowledge of OSHA Knowledge of computers to operate effectively with Outlook, Word, and Excel Budget management Ability to operate a lift. All positions that require the use of a lift, will be provided training to obtain lift certification Ability to become Smith System certified. Training will be provided by the company Qualifications: