Assistant Distribution Center Manager

L&R Distributors, Inc.; Monroe, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L&R Distributors, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Distribution Center Manager to oversee daily operations of the distribution center, including shipping, receiving, inventory, and staffing. This exempt role reports to the Distribution Center General Manager and supervises operations staff to ensure efficiency and safety.

The position requires coordinating maintenance, data analysis, and adherence to procedures, with emphasis on training and compliance. Working hours vary with business demand.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the appropriate amount of staffing to accomplish the required production goals for warehouse activities.
• Ensure all employees have been trained in each function they perform.
• Daily review, coordination and inspection of shipping and receiving activities.
• Ensure Distribution Center employees are following work instructions and all orders, picked inventory and shipments are handled correctly.
• Ensure cycle counts are being performed of the warehouse inventory each month.
• Manage sites open order report is reflective of current orders and updates are sent on ordered that have already processed.
• Monitor and manage the day-to-day operation of the packaging employees, system and work area.
• Ensure that all related production documentation is correct and turned-in in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all safety and production procedures are being followed.
• Prepare and execute a compressive preventive maintenance schedule for all operating equipment.
• Routinely evaluate maintenance items and review for trends/ reoccurring items and develop plan for permanently correcting items.
• Supervise any outside maintenance work and contractors.
• Ensure that all safety procedures are being followed during any machine outage and/or maintenance.
• Order and maintain spare parts for the related equipment.
• Maintain a clean work environment and ensure that all employees keep excellent housekeeping practices in all operational areas.
• Must be willing and able to operate heavy machinery (ie. Forklift, etc.), as needed. Prior certification not needed, but must pass a compliance exam prior to operating.
• Ensure all employees operate in compliance OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Partner with onsite Human Resources representative with following action items: safety meetings, training, and discipline for any violations of company policies or law.

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Distribution Center Manager

Department

Operations

Reports To

Distribution Center General Manager

Supervises

Operations

FLSA Status

Exempt

DOL Code

11-1021 ________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

The Assistant Warehouse Manager will serve as a backup for the General Manager on all phases of the operation. The Assistant Manager is responsible for daily activities of the distribution center, including shipping, receiving, replenishment, maintenance, inventory and employee scheduling . The Assistant Warehouse Manager will ensure data is analyzed from all aspects, to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses within the processes of the operation and work with involved personnel, departments to determine best practices, implement and train on correct processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the appropriate amount of staffing to accomplish the required production goals for warehouse activities.
• Ensure all employees have been trained in each function they perform.
• Daily review, coordination and inspection of shipping and receiving activities.
• Ensure Distribution Center employees are following work instructions and all orders, picked inventory and shipments are handled correctly.
• Ensure cycle counts are being performed of the warehouse inventory each month.
• Manage sites open order report is reflective of current orders and updates are sent on ordered that have already processed.
• Monitor and manage the day-to-day operation of the packaging employees, system and work area.
• Ensure that all related production documentation is correct and turned-in in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all safety and production procedures are being followed.
• Prepare and execute a compressive preventive maintenance schedule for all operating equipment.
• Routinely evaluate maintenance items and review for trends/ reoccurring items and develop plan for permanently correcting items.
• Supervise any outside maintenance work and contractors.
• Ensure that all safety procedures are being followed during any machine outage and/or maintenance.
• Order and maintain spare parts for the related equipment.
• Maintain a clean work environment and ensure that all employees keep excellent housekeeping practices in all operational areas.
• Must be willing and able to operate heavy machinery (ie. Forklift, etc.), as needed. Prior certification not needed, but must pass a compliance exam prior to operating.
• Ensure all employees operate in compliance OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Partner with onsite Human Resources representative with following action items: safety meetings, training, and discipline for any violations of company policies or law.

LEADERSHIP

Supervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development and work assignments of personnel

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skill

COMPUTER OPERATIONS

Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

PLANNING/ORGANIZATION

Prioritize, organize and delegate assignments

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL

Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature.

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS

Varies based on business demands

DISCLAIMER

Management may, at its sole discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.