Enterprise Distribution Center Manager - Southeast

WCM White Cap Management LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap Management LLC in Atlanta, GA is seeking an operations leader responsible for staffing, organizing, and directing the distribution center (EDC) operations within a region. You will partner with logistics and supply chain management to establish and manage budgets, drive productivity, and ensure safety compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in logistics, a BS/BA, multi-shift distribution experience, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline; 7+ years in logistics/operations.
• Experience in large, multi-shift distribution centers.
• Strong leadership and budget/P&L management.
• On-site leadership in Atlanta area; Spanish desired.

Responsibilities

• Staff, organize, and direct operations for large distribution centers.
• Partner with logistics to set operating budgets.
• Lead labor efficiency and cost control per unit.
• Develop business plans and drive continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across organization.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, ADA and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staffing

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

People management

Spanish language skills

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for staffing, organizing, and directing operations for a large enterprise Distribution Centers (EDC) and/or Ship Hubs within a specific region. Acts as strategic partner with logistics and supply chain management in establishing and adhering to operating budgets.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Reviews and manages EDC cost productivity, driving toward efficient labor and delivery costs per unit handled and delivered. Manages EDC expenses to achieve monthly and annual budget/plan as assigned by the Company.
• Plans, develops, and implements people strategy in conjunction with company for talent management and development, including recruitment, selection, and disciplinary procedures.
• Provides effective leadership to multiple facilities within a specific region, to ensure full compliance with OSHA, DOT, ADA and other governmental regulatory agencies while complying with company policies concerning health and safety.
• Utilizes data and analytics to provide process improvement recommendations to assigned functions or departments. Implements and executes on process improvement action plans (especially for productivity and quality) within departments within the EDC.
• Manages the facility's financial operations by authorizing and managing expenditures in relation to the budget. Monitors asset use. Generates and/or evaluates business reports.
• Effectively facilitates strong partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders across the organization (including finance, purchasing, transportation, etc), effectively developing, implementing, and sustaining key organizational objectives.
• Develops, plans, and manages the facility's business plan in order to achieve facility goals (e.g., production, quality, and safety) and to identify potential for continuous improvement within complex operations.

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience. May recommend/make decisions regarding new programs/initiatives that have significant impact to the business and carry consequences in unsuccessful endeavors.
• Manages a larger team or multiple small teams through direction of subordinate management and/or supervisory staff.

Work Environment

• Work Environment Usually located in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment.
• Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, such as bending, or squatting.
• Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 25% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in logistics or operations and management in large, complex, multi-shift big box distribution center.
• Experience in new facility start-up.
• Extensive knowledge of operations processes.
• Supervisory or people management experience.
• Extensive OSHA, DOT, ADA, and local regulatory knowledge.
• Experience in a senior management role within an operations/ distribution/logistics/retail environment.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, managing P&L, monitoring regulatory compliance, and analyzing financial/operational data.
• Senior-level experience managing multiple functional areas (e.g., receiving, shipping, QA, order filling) within a warehouse or logistics network.
• Spanish language skills are highly desired
• This position is on-site in the Atlanta, GA area.

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