Manager, Distribution Center

Hillman Group; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillman Group in Florida seeks a Manager, Distribution Center to lead receiving, order picking, staffing, and maintenance while meeting company objectives and customer requirements.

The role focuses on cost control, safety compliance, and achieving operational metrics through strong leadership and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5+ years in a high-volume distribution center.
• Experience with pick-to-ship container methods preferred.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control and transportation management.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Windows; able to learn in-house software.
• Excellent organization, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, train and motivate employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to line managers and supervisors to ensure policy compliance and objectives.
• Analyze facility layout, workflow and results to identify improvements and resolve issues.
• Develop operating budgets, manage within approved budgets and drive cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee safety programs and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Budgeting

Safety

Inventory control

Transportation management

Communication

Problem-solving

Change management

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Windows

In-house software

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.

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.