Distribution Center Manager

Hajoca; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hajoca is seeking a Distribution Center Manager for their Mechanicsburg, PA office. The role involves managing all aspects of distribution center operations, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while driving performance improvements. Ideal candidates are experienced leaders with a background in distribution centers and a commitment to service excellence.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company contributions

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Profit-Sharing Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of distribution center and material handling experience.
• 1+ year of leadership experience.
• Ability to operate forklifts and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Fully manage all distribution center operations.
• Hire and manage distribution center teams.
• Develop strategies for process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Material Handling

Safety Compliance

Job description

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.

Haines, Jones & Cadbury (HJC) , a division of Hajoca, is a national construction material supplier. HJC specializes in providing comprehensive construction material packages to major retail chains from coast-to-coast for new construction and remodel projects.

HJC is looking for a Distribution Center Manager at their Mechanicsburg, PA office.

Are you a leader with a commitment to upholding quality standards? Are you safety-conscious and service-oriented? Do you have experience working in a distribution center environment and leading a team? If so, we’d like you to join our D istribution Center team as a Distribution Center Manager.

About the Role:

You will:

Fully and directly manage all distribution center operations.

Manage and hire a team of distribution center teammates.

Set clear performance expectations and goals for teammates and conduct regular performance evaluations to assess progress and provide feedback and development.

Manage, schedule, and train distribution center staff to ensure safe and efficient operation of all distribution center functions.

Develop strategies and goals for distribution center operations, such as process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.

Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to assess distribution center performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

Lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize distribution center processes, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.

Identify potential risks and implement risk mitigation strategies to protect distribution center assets, minimize liability, and ensure business continuity.

Ensure that merchandise is received and stored in an efficient and economical manner and maintain required records in conformance with company policy.

Supervise the proper routing, loading, and preparation of orders for shipment and delivery in accordance with customer instructions.

Review and maintain appropriate DOT records and physical examination certificates for drivers, ensure current training certification for forklift/material handling equipment operators.

Supervise and schedule the maintenance of all company delivery vehicles and material handling equipment in use in the distribution center .

Recommend purchases of distribution center equipment; keep abreast of new distribution center methods.

Maintain the safety of distribution center operations in compliance with the company’s Safety Standards, OSHA and any other applicable regulations.

• Maintain the security of distribution center and grounds to protect the Profit Center’s assets.

Resolve all delivery complaints and receiving disputes quickly and effectively.

Perform all job functions in accordance with the company’s Safety Standards.

Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.

• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

About You:

5+ years of distribution center and material handling experience

1+ year of leadership experience

• Knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center preferred

Our ideal candidate will also:

Possess excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team

Have experience in distribution center management, or a similar role, with a strong understanding of distribution center operations.

Be able to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment in use at the Profit Center.

Possess and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of and be able to apply and enforce OSHA, DOT and other distribution center and material handling safety regulations.

Be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, vendors and co-workers.

Be able to remain calm and function effectively in stressful, unexpected, and/or emergency situations.

Be able to quickly develop comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center.

Be able to learn and operate the computer-related systems used for distribution center operations.

Effectively learn to use Microsoft Office Outlook to communicate via email.

• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

The benefits of working with us:

Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:

Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Life insurance and Long Term Disability
• Pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Paid day of community service

Full-time and part-time benefits:

• 401(k)
• Retirement cash account with company contributions
• Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth
• Company wellness program
• Employee discounts
• College tuition benefits

*Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates employed through an intern program.

EEOC Statement

Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.

We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.

About the company

Providing Plumbing, Heating and Industrial Supplies Since 1858

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