Director, Distribution Center - Berkeley (Fresh)

∙ Elijah House Foundation; Berkeley, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a high-level distribution center leader to oversee all aspects of operations, drive performance, and build an effective management team. The role emphasizes planning, analysis of financials and personnel metrics, and implementing best practices across the facility.

The position requires multi-year experience in fast-paced distribution, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor leadership while maintaining safety standards and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Five+ years progressive experience in high-speed distribution or related logistics.
• Basic accounting.
• College degree preferred with an emphasis in human behavior.

Responsibilities

• Develops short-range and long-range plans that achieve expected and measurable results.
• Conducts analyses relating to sales, volume, payroll, employee turnover, capital expenses, and other operational issues; communicates decisions to management.
• Evaluates material handling system, methods and procedures; recommends improvements to meet capacity and growth requirements.
• Identifies performance indicators; addresses performance, resources, and operational decisions with the management team.
• Mentors management on operational improvements and promotes changes in processes or structure.
• Develops annual budget and maintains morale through effective communication.
• Maintains safety and accident prevention programs to ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Excel

KRONOS

Education

College degree in human behavior

Tools

KRONOS

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Work Where You Matter

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

Job Details

General Summary

Oversees all aspects of the distribution center. Positions the distribution center to produce the highest level of performance, to build a strong and effective management team, and promote best practices in all aspects of operations. Evaluate and participate in management development plans and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements short-range and long-range plans that achieve expected and measurable results.
• Conducts analyses relating to sales, volume, payroll, employee turnover, capital expenses, and other operational issues; effectively communicates to and facilitates decisions from management team.
• Evaluates material handling system, methods and procedures; recommends improvements to achieve future capacity and growth requirements.
• Identifies performance indicators; addresses performance, resource, and operational decisions with the appropriate management team.
• Mentors management team on operational and performance gaps; promotes forward-looking decisions that require change to operational or employee processes, functions, or organizational structure.
• Demonstrates and inspires improved individual performance that leads to team-focused results.
• Develops annual budget.
• Maintains high level of moral through effective communication and interaction within the distribution center.
• Maintains safety and accident prevention programs to ensure a safe work environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Analytical skills; ability to make analyses of detailed reports relating to sales, volume, payroll and employee turnover, and monthly operational and capital expense budgets.
• Ability to apply principals of logic or rational thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to accomplish tasks/goals through effective delegation and follow-up.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, payroll/personnel systems such as KRONOS; Warehouse Management System.

Working Conditions

• On-call during evening and weekend hours.
• Must be able to physically move throughout the distribution center to monitor the flow of merchandise and workplace

Qualifications

Work Experience and Education

• Five + years progressive experience in high-speed distribution or related logistics experience.
• Basic accounting.
• College degree preferred with an emphasis in human behavior.