Purpose :
The DC Process Controller-Flow will work to continuously optimize DC operations and material flow by engaging with various stakeholders and area managers across their shift to improve operational metrics. They are the conduit for information gathering and distribution between the Operation, Wave Planning, Inventory Control, and IT. They support the Pick / Pack and Inbound / Outbound Managers on their respective shift to maintain the flow of the facility by executing the key responsibilities list in the section below.
Key Responsibilities :
- Monitor and maintain the building's workflow
- Participate in the daily planning meetings to build the shift plan, document, and distribute
- Monitor work in process (WIP) in each functional area and escalate as adjustments are needed
- Gather, create, monitor, prioritize, and distribute IT and Maintenance tickets, providing additional follow-up and escalation as needed for urgent issues
- Collaborate with the Operations leaders and Wave Planning to coordinate wave release to ensure business requirements, service levels, and delivery schedules are achieved
- Manage the collection, reporting, and feedback regarding operations functions using the systems and tools
- Communicate effectively with all teams within the DC ensuring that intra-shift targets are achieved and the plan for the subsequent shift is shared and aligned
- Facilitate and communicate issues impacting Cuts, Wave Closure, Throughput, and SLA
Key Relationships :
Sr. Operations ManagersOperations Managers and SupervisorsDC Operations Leadership TeamWave Chase TeamSupport Areas : IT, IC / QA, Productivity Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, etc.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Requires strong written and verbal communication skills to partner closely with multiple internal stakeholders. Ability to read, write and interpret communications in the English languagePossesses the ability to work autonomously while maintaining composure and service quality in a fast paced, time-sensitive environment with competing prioritiesWell-organized with the capability to effectively multi-taskStrong attention to detail and effective prioritizationAbility to obtain, interpret, and apply information needed to make sound decisionsGeneral MS-Office skills (Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook).Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) principles and ideally knowledge of Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)Strong knowledge of DC operations, including storage methods and material flowPerformance and metrics driven mindsetPhysical Requirements :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is :
work in a warehouse environment with varying temperaturesregularly required to talk, hear; sit, stand and / or walk; use fingers, hands, arms and feet to feel, handle, grip, grasp, lift, operate, push, pull, bend, and / or twist for up to twelve (12) hours / dayoccasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel and / or crouchoccasionally lift and carry items such as boxes weighing up to fifty (50) poundswork safely on elevated surfaces (2nd level mezzanine)able to reliably attend work / scheduled hoursRequisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications :
High school diploma or GED equivalent requiredMinimum of (1) year related distribution experience and / or trainingRequired to speak, read, write and comprehend the English languageAbility to work overtime and weekends as required