Distribution Center Manager

Surplus City; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate HR Generalist to manage a new distribution center in Greenville. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and leading a team to achieve efficiency in processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehousing and distribution, with excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. You will be instrumental in building a reliable team and implementing best practices to enhance operational performance. If you're energetic, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of managerial experience in warehousing or distribution centers.
• Strong interpersonal skills to lead and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance and lead training initiatives for the distribution center team.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain operational efficiency.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving techniques

Statistical analysis

Inventory control

Leadership

Operational knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

4+ years of equivalent work experience

Tools

ERP tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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Job Brief

The successful Distribution Center (DC) Manager will be responsible for opening and running a new distribution center in Greenville, SC, for Surplus City and building a reliable team of 2 direct reports to start things off. In addition to ensuring the distribution center is set-up and running efficiently within the required timeline, the DC Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe running of the new distribution center as well as overseeing the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of a wide variety of products. This includes monitoring the workplace performance of their team, leading training initiatives, ensuring all safety procedures are being adhered to, and ensuring the efficient daily operations of the distribution center team. The DC Manager is further responsible for leading, mentoring, and providing guidance to the team they are responsible for with respect to personnel, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workplace performance, lead training initiatives, and ensure efficient daily operations of the distribution center team
• Lead, mentor, and provide guidance to Supervisors and team members with respect to personnel, quality, and safety
• Hire, train, develop, and appraise staff effectively
• Adhere to company policies and procedures as outlined and detailed in the Employee Handbook
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and team members to ensure customer commitments are met
• Implement and report KPIs while creating inventory & warehousing best practices to increase operational efficiency
• Optimize distribution center operations via continuous improvement while implementing cost saving measures
• Demonstrate an understanding of Surplus City quality policies; establish procedures for maintaining quality objectives
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean working environment
• Adhere to and enforce all safe work practices, ensuring the distribution center is compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other pertinent standards/regulations
• Handle equipment and coordinate all maintenance needs
• Ensure records are maintained appropriately and reports are completed in a timely manner
• Any additional responsibilities as assigned by Leadership Team

Requirements & Qualifications

• 3+ years of Managerial experience in Warehousing, Fulfillment, or Distribution Centers
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field, or 4+ years of equivalent work experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to motivate and lead a team
• Inventory control and operational knowledge to formalize processes and best practices
• In-depth knowledge of distribution center and inventory management ERP tools
• Ability to analyze situations and implement solutions in a timely manner
• Hands-on leader with the ability to manage multiple initiatives
• Energetic and self-motivated with a strong attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Availability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including planned and unplanned overtime, which may include weekends
• Strong problem-solving techniques and statistical analysis skills

This job requires the ability to:

• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights
• Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time
• Operate powered industrial lift trucks to push, pull, lift, stack, or move product, equipment, and materials
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel
• Tolerate hot or cold environments

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Distribution

Industries

Wholesale