Manager Operations - Final Mile

GEODIS; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Career development

Mentorship programs

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

GEODIS is seeking a Distribution Center Operations Manager to lead warehouse operations, safeguard inventory integrity, and optimize order fulfillment and goods movement within the distribution center.

You will implement procedures, supervise staff, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and partner with customers to maintain high satisfaction while meeting KPI targets and budget goals.

Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse management systems preferred.
• Experience with labor management systems and productivity initiatives preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and leads operational procedures for verification of shipments and disposition of materials.
• Maintains facility condition and equipment, coordinates repairs and replacements.
• Coordinates with customer service and sales for aligned warehouse activities.
• Partners with customers to ensure high satisfaction and address concerns.
• Oversight of safety, sanitation, maintenance and security standards.
• Monitors KPIs and ensures cost-effective profitability of the DC.
• Oversees staffing, training, coaching and development of employees.
• Handles interviewing, hiring and training of staff.
• Ensures regulatory compliance (CTPAT, ISO, AIB).
• Manages budgets and P&L for the operation.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Labor management systems

PC literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Labor management systems

Job description

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. Our hybrid work schedule requires team members to be in the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week.

Position Summary:

The Distribution Center Operations Manager is a key member of the leadership team responsible for overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations as it pertains to inventory integrity, order fulfillment and the movement of goods in and out of the distribution center.

Your role on the team:

• Establishes and leads operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse/distribution center inventory current
• Ensures the physical condition of warehouse and equipment are properly maintained
• Ensures work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment are submitted to the appropriate persons
• Confers with others to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functional areas such as customer service and sales
• Partners with the customer to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by communicating frequently with customers and following up on customer concerns and requests
• Ensures safe operation of the warehouse including meeting company standards for sanitation, maintenance, safety, and security
• Ensures operational excellence in all warehouse areas, related equipment, and warehouse management systems
• Leads an efficient and successful operations while successfully mitigating any barriers to success
• Partners with engineering to implement and maintain proper layout of warehouse and product placement
• Monitors and ensures facility key performance indicators (KPI) are met in a timely and cost effective manner to ensure the profitability and productivity of the distribution center
• Ensures adequate staffing, training, coaching and development for employees
• Reports employees' hours worked to Payroll on a weekly basis
• Provides hands on management of the distribution center including interviewing, hiring, and training
• Supervisory and hourly staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; and appraising performance to create a strong company culture
• Ensures compliance with CTPAT, ISO, AIB, and others regulatory certifications as applicable
• Effectively manages the budget and P&L of the operation
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems
• For food accounts, incumbent is responsible to report food safety problems to senior management to
  initiate action

What you need:

• Experience with warehouse management systems preferred
• Experience with labor management systems and productivity initiatives preferred
• Must be PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles, and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!

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