Manager, Distribution Center

The Hillman Group; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillman Group in Florida seeks a Manager, Distribution Center to lead the entire operation including receiving, picking, staffing, and shipping to meet company objectives and customer needs.

You will direct cross-functional teams, drive efficiency, manage safety, inventory control, and transportation, and ensure alignment with corporate goals. A strong background in high-volume distribution and proven leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5+ years in high-volume distribution.
• Experience with pick-to-ship/automated distribution is preferred.
• Strong Excel/Word/PowerPoint and Windows skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct facility operations to meet objectives.
• Analyze layout, workflow and results to identify improvements.
• Manage budget and cost-saving opportunities while meeting service levels.
• Ensure safety compliance and training.
• Provide guidance to managers and staff; communicate regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Inventory mgmt

Transportation mgmt

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Problem solving

Change management

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Manager, Distribution Center provides leadership and direction to the entire operation, specifically including receiving, order picking, staffing, expense control, safety, inventory, transportation, shipping and maintenance to ensure the achievement of company objectives and customer requirements.

Job Summary

The Manager, Distribution Center provides leadership and direction to the entire operation, specifically including receiving, order picking, staffing, expense control, safety, inventory, transportation, shipping and maintenance to ensure the achievement of company objectives and customer requirements.

Essential Job Functions *

• Leadership and Direction Provides direction to line managers and supervisors to ensure the consistent administration of policies and the delivery of established objectives, maintains sound employee relations by developing and maintaining a strong and cohesive management/supervisory team that works professionally with employees within the facility and communicates regularly with staff to provide information, answer questions, and address issues.
• Planning and Implementation Analyzes facility layout, workflow, and operating results to identify and implement opportunities for improvement, research errors/discrepancies; takes action to resolve issues.
• Accountable for the Delivery of Corporate and DC Specific Assigned Metrics Develops recommended operating and capital budget; manages operations within approved budget and continually seeks cost saving opportunities, ensures economical utilization of materials and labor, ensures facility performance objectives are met or exceeded relating to all operational metrics, and internal and external customer service.
• Safety Ensures facility follows related safety regulations, works with safety management and facility management team to develop and delivery function specific training, and incorporate safe practices into all facility activities, takes proactive measures to identify and minimize risks.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree is preferred and 5 plus years’ experience in high volume semi auto mated distribution center is required.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience in a facility that uses pick-to-ship container methods preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of inventory control and transportation management.
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows. Able to learn and use in-house software applications.
• Excellent organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to lead and motivate employees by guiding, training, and offering counsel.
• In depth knowledge of complex automated distribution is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage change.
• Ability to forecast future needs.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affymative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.