Distribution Center Operations Manager

The Distribution Center Manager

The Distribution Center Manager position is responsible for achieving the operational and financial objectives for the Distribution Center, ensuring a cost-effective operation, as well as efficient utilization of the facility. Working closely with the Distribution Director and the other Distribution Managers, this position is responsible for managing the day to day operations for their department including labor schedules, long-range planning and future automation, system changes and implementation. This is a full-time, on-site, salaried, exempt position at our Aberdeen, MD facility.

Responsibilities include :

• Responsible for driving the vision and solution that supports the high growth rate of our Distribution Center.
• Provides operational knowledge and a thorough understanding of all company communication and vision with Supervisors through regularly scheduled meetings.
• Oversees and directs Distribution Supervisors, as well as 75-100 employees.
• In collaboration with the entire Distribution management team, determines the department's labor needs, work schedule and adjust accordingly when appropriate to best manage the department's payroll expense plan.
• Maintains and promotes a safe work environment for all employees.
• Evaluates all company and distribution reporting and metrics and applies that knowledge to drive efficiencies throughout the operation.
• Leads, coaches, trains and manages the values and attitudes of all distribution employees by managing behavior, actions and performance through proper communication and follow-up.
• Conducts timely and objective salary and performance reviews of direct reports and participates in full-time and part-time staff reviews, as appropriate.
• Manages corrective / disciplinary action when necessary, collaborating with the Distribution Director on the appropriate conversations, actions, follow-up and documentation.
• Maintains profit and loss responsibility for a distribution operation.
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment.
• Contributes to a clean and safe Distribution Center.
• Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule.
• Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential / sensitive company and customer information.
• Performs other requested tasks and duties.

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