Director Of Distribution And Logistics

Job Type : Full-time Onsite
Are you looking for an exceptional opportunity to lead a dynamic distribution and logistics team and grow a thriving business that is focused on healthy living? This may be the right opportunity for you!
Who We Are
For over 40 years, ProCaps Laboratories has understood that people are becoming more mindful of what they put into their bodies to improve their health. From inception, the company’s goal has always been to manufacture and market the world’s most effective supplements, and to do so with the highest integrity, and in the most environmentally friendly way.
ProCaps Laboratories, founded in 1979 by Andrew Lessman, who remains the sole shareholder and CEO, has led the industry in research, development, and innovation, continuously advancing product formulations based on cutting-edge nutritional science and progressing technology. This unique company remains one of the few that actually develops and manufactures each of its products in its state-of-the-art, 100% solar powered, zero carbon footprint, eco-friendly, award-winning facility.
Located in Henderson, Nevada, near the exciting and diverse community of Las Vegas, ProCaps Laboratories is a large and rapidly growing manufacturer with approximately 350 employees that markets several hundred dietary supplement SKUs, along with an expanding line of functional foods (bars, packets, bottles, etc.)
What You’ll Do
You’ll be responsible for directing the company’s distribution logistical requirements with a particular focus on our warehouse operations and our shipping/receiving management in multiple locations with temperature controlled inventory. You will focus on developing more cost effective and innovative solutions with a transformational agenda to bring these operations to the next level in our company’s trajectory. This role is onsite at our facility in Henderson, Nevada.
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal team members to share best practices, methodology, and opportunities for improvement.
• Execute robust governance models, project implementation, risk mitigation, and contingency plans.
• Attend all meetings where the Warehouse department input is required
• Carry out essential leadership responsibilities in accordance with the department, organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Plan labor needs, space utilization and facility resources to ensure cost effective operation
• Provide motivation, training, and develop workforce
• Meet with external group(s), as needed
• Negotiate with freight carriers for best in class service at a competitive cost structure
• Monitor the shipment and receipt of material and oversees the movement, accuracy and location of material in the warehouse
• Select staff, coach performance and provide ongoing and timely communication regarding performance, training and development opportunities
• Ability to communicate progress, risks, and escalations with the project teams as well as upwards in the organization.
• Responsible for all actions/responsibilities as described in company controlled documentation for this position
• Contribute to and support the corporation’s quality initiatives by planning, communicating, and encouraging team and individual contributions toward the corporation’s quality improvement efforts
• Monitor the completion of daily warehouse activities
• Perform employee development functions such as performance reviews, disciplinary actions, interviewing, and other personnel issues
• Evaluate current department procedures and approving all department SOP’s
• Ability to create, develop and implement best practices to drive efficiency and accuracy
• Coordinate supply needs with multiple departments according to defined schedules
• Collaborate with Inventory Control, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to monitor and track to targets and budgets for strategic initiatives.
• Effectively delegate project tasks to the appropriate owners.
• Review and refine our current Business to Consumer (B2C) operating model
• Ensure that warehouse personnel are performing their daily task in a safe and responsible manner consistent with Company safety policies
• Ensure seamless collaboration with other departments to support policies and goals of company
• Plan, coordinate and direct the work of warehouse personnel and supervisory staff
• Provide leadership and direction for potential distribution expansion supporting Company growth initiatives
• Management and Continuous improvement of our Pick & Pack operations.
• Execute strategic initiatives on time and on cost, with minimum disruptions to the existing business.
• Contributes to a working environment that allows all employees the opportunity for development, growth, and advancement.
• Responsible for quality and continuous improvement within the job scope
• Monitor to ensure proper temperature controlled storage conditions for various temperature sensitive raw materials and finish products
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

What You Bring (minimum Job Qualifications And Requirements)

• An understanding of the manufacturing process and quality control procedures
• Can articulate the distribution model through to the customer experience – identify the business model in terms of delivery expectations (over-night, two or three day order to cash)
• FTL/LTL experience, can articulate cost reductions, consolidation of freight network, expanding footprint of distribution
• Proficient in Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• Able to work with minimal direct guidance or direction
• Computer data-entry experience required
• 10+ years of leadership experience in warehouse and shipping/receiving operations, preferably in a Director role
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required, Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• Experience Implementing WMS, picking strategies, FIFO
• Proven track record of high-impact project implementations, including 3+ years' experience in business transformation programs
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across an organization
• Proven ability to forecast, analyze and identify improvement opportunities in the warehouse and shipping/receiving processes and operations
• Experience in projects with Lean/Six Sigma or other problem-solving methodology
• Have designed/operated small parcel/high flow distribution operation
• Ten (10) years' experience in strong knowledge of operational processes, data, tools, and improvement initiatives including experience in logistics reengineering in a fast growing business
• Influenced organizational change by driving partnerships and alignment across cross-functional and inter-enterprise stakeholders.
• Ideally operated an omni channel business including pick/pack
• Experience operating a distribution center(s) both B2B and B2C, multi-site ideally, optimization of multi footprints
• Ability to analyze and interpret data sets for decision support
• 8-10 years in a manufacturing warehouse environment

What We Offer
ProCaps Laboratories provides:

• Health & Wellness Program
• Live and work in one of the most exciting and diverse communities in Nevada. Henderson and the various Las Vegas areas share rich culinary experiences and active environments. Minutes from the many restaurants and shopping as well as outdoor activities in the mountains, lakes, and desert, our nook in Nevada is ideal for most lifestyles. Also, there is no Nevada state income tax!
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 100% Company Life and Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Healthy Vitamin Discount program
• Fantastic work environment that focuses on safety, quality, community, and amazing people. We hire top talent and celebrate the ingenuity and tenacity of our team members and leaders.
• 401K plan with generous employer match
• Gym Membership Reimbursement Program
• A competitive salary
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Duties are performed primarily in a smoke-free office and manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting and walking
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area

ProCaps Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
For More Information Please Visit Us At

• The Andrew Lessman brand store on Amazon.com
• Andrew Lessman on HSN.com (Home Shopping Network)
• Www.ProCapsLabs.com

Depending on the volume of interests and submissions, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. ProCaps Laboratories will retain your application materials for one year and may contact you regarding future opportunities.