Operations Manager - Memphis, TN
Empire Distributors, Inc.
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Job summary
Empire Distributors Inc in Memphis, TN is seeking a Distribution Center Operations Manager to direct the Memphis DC, supervise the DC Supervisors, Warehouse Workers, and Delivery Drivers, and coordinate with Sales on delayed or special-route orders.
The role emphasizes inbound/outbound inventory, safety, maintenance, staffing, training, and reporting; requires a Bachelor’s degree, 1–2 years related experience, knowledge of SAP, Excel, RF scanners, and forklift certification; offers competitive
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
- 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency with SAP, Excel, Word, and RF scanners.
- Forklift Certificate is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Directs the activities of the Memphis Distribution Center personally or through Supervisors and staff.
- Oversees inbound/outbound inventory and order fulfillment.
- Ensures safety, inventory control, and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinates maintenance of building and equipment and safety standards.
- Provides daily/weekly reports and communicates with Sales on delays or special routes.
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Regular Full-Time Officer/Manager Memphis, Memphis, TN, US
Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Distribution Center Operations Manager. Our company offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and excellent benefits that include, but aren't limited to healthcare, retirement benefits, paid time off, company paid life insurances, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans.
Directs the activities of the Memphis Distribution Center by performing the following duties personally or through the Distribution Center Supervisor, Warehouse Workers and Delivery Drivers.
- Oversees all inbound and outbound inventory, the handling and disposition of materials, keeping inventory current and accurate.
- Supervises receiving, put-away, order picking, loading, and the delivery of products to customers.
- Ensures minimal product damage, safety, inventory control, and a high level of customer satisfaction and service.
- Inspects physical condition of the Distribution Center and all equipment on a regular schedule, ensuring all conditions and equipment are safe and orderly. Coordinates the maintenance and repair of building, equipment and grounds.
- Leads the Location Safety Team.
- Plans and executes periodic physical inventories.
- Interviews, hires, trains, disciplines, and evaluates the performance of DC teammates, maintaining specified staffing levels and performance and safety standards.
- Trains and certifies teammates in proper use for forklifts and other equipment. Enforces safety standards for all equipment usage in accordance with OSHA and Company standards and policies.
- Approves time worked and time off for all DC teammates.
- Directs salvage of damaged product.
- Provides daily and/or weekly reports as required.
- Communicates with Sales Department on any delayed and/or undelivered orders and to establish special and holiday delivery routes.
- Confers with other department heads to ensure coordination of Distribution Center activities and functions of other departments.
- Continually reviews work practices and procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness and safety of all operations.
Manages the Distribution Center Supervisors who supervises the PM Warehouse Workers in the Distribution Center. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises all AM Warehouse Workers and Delivery Drivers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet Explorer; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software; Microsoft Word-Word Processing software; Order processing systems; RF scanners; and SAP Business software.
- Forklift Certificate
Directs the activities of the Memphis Distribution Center by performing the following duties personally or through the Distribution Center Supervisor, Warehouse Workers and Delivery Drivers.
- Oversees all inbound and outbound inventory, the handling and disposition of materials, keeping inventory current and accurate.
- Supervises receiving, put-away, order picking, loading, and the delivery of products to customers.
- Ensures minimal product damage, safety, inventory control, and a high level of customer satisfaction and service.
- Inspects physical condition of the Distribution Center and all equipment on a regular schedule, ensuring all conditions and equipment are safe and orderly. Coordinates the maintenance and repair of building, equipment and grounds.
- Leads the Location Safety Team.
- Plans and executes periodic physical inventories.
- Interviews, hires, trains, disciplines, and evaluates the performance of DC teammates, maintaining specified staffing levels and performance and safety standards.
- Trains and certifies teammates in proper use for forklifts and other equipment. Enforces safety standards for all equipment usage in accordance with OSHA and Company standards and policies.
- Approves time worked and time off for all DC teammates.
- Directs salvage of damaged product.
- Provides daily and/or weekly reports as required.
- Communicates with Sales Department on any delayed and/or undelivered orders and to establish special and holiday delivery routes.
- Confers with other department heads to ensure coordination of Distribution Center activities and functions of other departments.
- Continually reviews work practices and procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness and safety of all operations.
Manages the Distribution Center Supervisors who supervises the PM Warehouse Workers in the Distribution Center. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises all AM Warehouse Workers and Delivery Drivers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet Explorer; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software; Microsoft Word-Word Processing software; Order processing systems; RF scanners; and SAP Business software.
- Forklift Certificate
- Valid Driver License with F Endorsement
- Automobile insurance - 100/300/50 minimum limits of liability
“Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. “
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