Distribution Center Area Manager (1st Shift)

Burlington GA Distribution, LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Center Area Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations in Savannah, GA.

You will lead a team of DC Associates to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient shipping, receiving, and processing of merchandise to stores on time. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), 3+ years in a high-volume distribution environment, leadership experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management or related field or combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years’ experience leading in a high-volume distribution environment.
• Experience implementing employee engagement and coaching initiatives.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Warehouse Management Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations and lead a team of Distribution Center Associates.
• Ensure accurate, safe, and efficient shipping/receiving and adherence to policies.
• Analyze productivity and accuracy data to drive team performance.
• Provide feedback and development to team members and maintain training compliance.
• Leverage warehouse tech and reporting tools to drive results.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview As the Distribution Center (DC) Area Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of warehouse operations, while leading a team of Distribution Center Associates in efficiently and effectively executing shipping / receiving responsibilities safely, productively and in accordance with company policies and procedures. You will be a key player in our supply chain operation, ensuring all DC operations run smoothly so we can ensure merchandise is being received, processed, stored, packed, and shipped properly to help us achieve our mission to get the right products to the right stores at the right time!

SHIFT: Weekdays (Monday-Thursday 5:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

A Day in the Life

Analyzes productivity, efficiency, and accuracy data to lead and drive team performance excellence and maximize individual team member performance and potential.

Leads and acts as an ambassador for Burlington’s Core Values, fostering an engaging, professional, and inclusive team environment.

Acts as a catalyst and action driver for complex, cross-functional, and interdepartmental assignments and special projects.

Practices everyday development by providing feedback, coaching, and development to their team – and receiving the same for oneself.

Ensures on-going training and consistent compliance with all appropriate policies, procedures, and rules.

Effectively and confidently leverages technology, warehouse management systems, and reporting tools / programs to drive results and performance excellence.

Requirements

• You will come with Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management, or similarly related field) or a combination of education and experience
• 3+ years’ experience leading in a high-volume distribution environment
• Management/leadership experience in a supply chain distribution center environment
• Experience implementing employee engagement, mentoring/coaching and development initiatives
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) Warehouse Management Systems preferred
• Able to read and interpret necessary policies and procedures to perform updates and operate systems and other programs within the Distribution Center
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including the Mezzanine platforms
• Ability to lift and move boxes weighing 40 lbs. or more and the ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Bi-lingual a plus

Salary: $65,000 - 80,000 Annual

Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

For over half a century, Burlington have been delivering value to our customers, associates and our communities. With our every day low prices on top brand name merchandise for the entire family and home, combined with our dedication to our thousands of associates nationwide and our ability to make an impact in the communities where we live and work, Burlington is proud to be an award‑winning off‑price retailer.