Analytics-Driven Distribution Manager

Prolog Inc.; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ProLog, Inc. in Barstow, CA, is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Distribution Center's production divisions and align workload, staffing, and storage with mission requirements.

The role uses performance analysis and system data to optimize operations in a defense logistics context. The role requires several years in warehouse operations with strong analytical, planning, and leadership skills, and experience with automated warehouse systems (WMS).

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in warehouse operations and performing statistical analysis on operations comparable in size and complexity to the contemplated effort.
• At least two years of experience using automated warehouse management systems within the past five years.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze production performance, forecast workload, identify operational problems, and adjust resources.
• Experience coordinating multiple warehouse or distribution functions and resolving cross-functional issues.
• Strong analytical, systems, planning, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide technical guidance for coordination of Distribution Center production divisions and functional workflows.
• Integrate performance planning, systems management, stock positioning, storage operations, traffic management, workload, staffing, and site-specific mission requirements.
• Analyze operational performance through direct observation, reports, dashboards, transaction data, and collaboration with functional leaders.
• Apply statistical analysis and operational data to identify trends, constraints, bottlenecks, capacity issues, and emerging workload changes.
• Forecast workload and recommend or direct resource adjustments to maintain timely, accurate, and complete performance.
• Respond to complex operational problems and formulate, coordinate, and track corrective-action plans.
• Support root-cause analysis, performance recovery, audit readiness, internal controls, and continuous process improvement.
• Coordinate with the Site Manager, Alternate Site Manager, Supply Systems Analyst, Inventory Manager, Transportation Manager, Storage Specialist, and Government counterparts.
• Prepare operational analyses, staffing-impact assessments, production reports, schedules, and leadership briefings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Systems thinking

Planning

Communication

Leadership

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Job description

ProLog, Inc. in Barstow, CA, is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Distribution Center's production divisions and align workload, staffing, and storage with mission requirements.

The role uses performance analysis and system data to optimize operations in a defense logistics context. The role requires several years in warehouse operations with strong analytical, planning, and leadership skills, and experience with automated warehouse systems (WMS).