The Distribution Manager will be responsible for the management and optimization of all daily warehouse and distribution operations. This position will manage several areas within the warehouse including order management, inventory control, product storage/rotation, compliance lab testing, picking/packing, delivery/transportation, and other special projects as deemed necessary. With our growth trajectory, this position is crucial to ensuring that we have effective internal processes in place that support our increasing daily transactions. These transactions need to be accomplished efficiently and with extreme accuracy for maximum customer satisfaction.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manage warehouse daily operations: Identify and implement productivity opportunities in operations, logistics and warehouse footprint
Drive productivity by setting daily, weekly and long-term goals for the team
Develop measurements and monitor the performance of warehouse in terms of inventory accuracy, perfect order accuracy, and delivery performance
Lead, coach and develop employees to meet/exceed business goals & objectives
Allocate resources, establish and maintain a teamwork environment
Coordinate and process all customer shipments with a focus on response time and accuracy
Address issues with the root cause, corrective action and implement short term and long term solutions
Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required with internal and cross-functional teams
Deploy Lean methodology to simplify and improve operation: evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of warehouse layouts, processes, procedures, and daily workflow
Support, develop and manage work instructions, documentation, and corrective action plans as part of a continuous improvement model
Manage all warehouse project activity and enhance operational performance efficiency: Automation, implement process improvement techniques and expansion/relocation
Create ROI and cost-benefit analysis for the implementation of initiatives and expenditures to improve processes
Utilize a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to manage the physical and information workflow through the warehouse
Lead / manage warehouse, tooling, system, suppliers and contractor's issues for on-going operations
Oversee the coordination of warehouse/building space allocation and layout expansion
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/training/experience:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 10 years of Warehouse Management, Enterprise Resource Planning system (Acumatica preferred) transactional & fulfillment experience (pharmaceutical, food & beverage, consumer goods, parts, manufacturing, logistics, etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate well with all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects
Established project management skills
Adaptable/Flexible - being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances
Knowledge of:
Lean Experience, Kaizen, 5s, Process mapping, improved productivity
Team value and has the ability to successfully motivate and maintain employee involvement while driving change
Organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
OSHA and EHS experience
Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Physical Standards:
This position requires frequent sitting, standing, reaching, walking, and handling/grasping of materials. Must have finger dexterity, ability to use keyboard/ten key
Able to participate in the inspection of company machinery and operations
Reach, stoop and lift office files, records or reports, typically weighing 20 pounds or less
Reasonable accommodations will be considered which would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of this job
Constantly sitting, standing, walking, and operating a computer workstation
Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not unlawfully discriminate against, make employment decisions, or permit harassment based on perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expression, disability, medical condition, U.S. Military or veteran status, salary history, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities, including but not limited to the Fair Pay Act, FEHA, and all applicable laws and ordinances regarding conviction and arrest history.
