Enterprise Distribution Center Manager - Southeast

Whitecap; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap is seeking a qualified operations leader to staff, organize, and direct large-area distribution center operations in the Atlanta region. You will partner with logistics and supply chain management to set and maintain operating budgets and drive efficiency across facilities.

The role requires 7+ years in logistics/operations, BS/BA in a related field, and strong leadership with deep knowledge of OSHA/DOT/ADA regulations. On-site work with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related discipline is typically required.
• 7+ years of experience in logistics/operations management.
• Supervisory or people management experience.
• Extensive OSHA, DOT, ADA and local regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Staffing, organizing, and directing operations for EDCs and/or Ship Hubs.
• Manage budget adherence and cost productivity.
• Lead talent management, recruitment, and disciplinary procedures.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance across facilities.
• Develop and execute process improvements and data-driven recommendations.
• Oversee financial operations and asset utilization.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with finance, purchasing, and transportation.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Data analytics

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Communication

Spanish language (desirable)

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Advanced degree beneficial

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

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. If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.

White Cap and its affiliates serve as a one-stop shop, providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing products, and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non-residential, infrastructure, and residential end markets. White Cap operates approximately 500 branches across North America with more than 11,000 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers. For more information about White Cap, visit about.whitecap.com.