Distribution Center Operations Leader

Tireco, Inc; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Sick time

Vacation time – 2 weeks in first year

Paid holidays

Premium medical and dental coverage

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Life Insurance

Tire and wheel discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Tireco, Inc. in East Hanover, NJ 07936 is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to oversee daily DC operations, scheduling drivers and supervisors, and ensuring timely shipments and paperwork. The ideal candidate will have a BS in business or related field, 2+ years of operations leadership, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of DOT compliance is required. This full-time role offers a salary range of $80,000–$90,000 per year plus strong benefits and

Qualifications

• A BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Management, or equivalent work experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ operations leadership experience preferred
• Experience managing fleet of delivery vehicles under DOT compliance
• Operate a vehicle under DOT compliance
• Possess a valid regular driver’s license, some states may require a Class D license
• Insurable by Company’s insurance carrier
• Strong leadership skills: train, motivate and direct the work of others
• Strong organization and decision-making skills with an attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven customer service skills
• Proven process improvement experience
• Distribution center, fleet, and forklift safety
• Working knowledge of OSHA
• Knowledge of computers to operate effectively with Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Budget management
• Ability to operate a lift. All positions that require the use of a lift, will be provided training to obtain lift certification
• Ability to become Smith System certified. Training will be provided by the company

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all facility operations including scheduling and management of drivers, supervisors, leads and distribution center associates
• Manage the day-to-day distribution center operations including unloading and loading of all shipments ensuring accuracy and timeliness of shipments and paperwork. Align workload, people management and process objectives
• Enforce all programs; safety, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
• Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, fleet, material handling, and shipping requirements
• Safeguard distribution center operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols
• Oversee a safe, clean, and orderly operating environment
• Responsible for the accuracy of shipments
• Ensure facility is in good condition; maintains a clean, efficient distribution center
• Sustain distribution center staff through recruitment, selection, and training of team members
• Identify and execute coaching opportunities to develop team members
• Verify inventory accuracy through cycle count process to ensure inventory accuracy is maintained at levels acceptable to company standards
• Ensure all will call orders are handled in an efficient and courteous manner
• Ensure fleet is compliant with DOT regulations
• Implement a monthly/yearly budget acceptable to cost control performance measures
• Utilize a “Creativity before Capital” approach to managing and leading the facilities
• Develop strategies and programs to reduce costs and lead times, increase inventory turns and order turnaround time
• Responsible for providing outstanding customer service

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

BS/BA in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Tireco, Inc. in East Hanover, NJ 07936 is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to oversee daily DC operations, scheduling drivers and supervisors, and ensuring timely shipments and paperwork. The ideal candidate will have a BS in business or related field, 2+ years of operations leadership, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of DOT compliance is required. This full-time role offers a salary range of $80,000–$90,000 per year plus strong benefits and