Distribution Operations Manager

FPC of Wake Forest; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC of Wake Forest is recruiting for a Distribution Operations Manager in the life sciences sector. The role leads daily distribution activities, ensuring a positive customer-focused experience while driving KPI-driven improvements across receiving, put-away, picking, packing and shipping.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering/Operations or related field with 8+ years in distribution operations and 5+ years in a leadership role, plus strong documentation of procedures and knowledge of

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or another related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Distribution Operations
• 5+ years of leadership experience; ability to connect with and motivate your team
• Proven ability to develop and document procedures
• Strong understanding of Quality Systems/ISO 9000
• Ability to communicate clearly to all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of WMS

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to day-to-day distribution operations
• Maintain and encourage a positive, customer-focused experience
• Develop Key Performance Indicators and execute on countermeasures as needed
• Optimize material flow thorough the warehouse (receiving, put away, picking, packing, shipping)
• Create and implement standard operating procedures

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or related field

MBA

Tools

WMS

Tecsys

Job description

FPC of Wake Forest has been engaged to locate a Distribution Operations Manager for a rapidly growing client in the life sciences space. This role represents a great opportunity to join a great company focused on delivering efficiency in the healthcare industry.

So, what will you be doing as a Distribution Operations Manager?

• Provide leadership and oversight to day-to-day distribution operations
• Maintain and encourage a positive, customer-focused experience
• Develop Key Performance Indicators and execute on countermeasures as needed
• Optimize material flow thorough the warehouse (receiving, put away, picking, packing, shipping)
• Create and implement standard operating procedures

To be successful, you will need:

• BS in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or another related field
• 8+ years of experience in Distribution Operations
• 5+ years of leadership experience; ability to connect with and motivate your team
• Proven ability to develop and document procedures
• Strong understanding of Quality Systems/ISO 9000
• Ability to communicate clearly to all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of WMS

Things considered a plus:

• MBA
• Experience in medical devices or pharmaceutical distribution
• CDR license (California/Florida)
• Tecsys
• Experience with Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma