Warehouse Distribution Manager - Pm

The primary responsibility of the Warehouse Distribution Manager is to oversee operational activities at all levels of the organization. Focus of this role may include things like hiring, staffing changes, managing quality, budgeting, evaluating operating costs, workflow prioritization, safety, training, and department morale. Also accountable for the management and development of the Supervisors. Accountable for providing strategic direction and continuous improvement of the Warehouse Operation.

*This Warehouse Distribution Manager role will be primarily overseeing operations on 2nd and 3rd shift.

*Pay starting at $77,000 per year, including 10% shift differential

JOB SUMMARY:

1. Develop and execute strategies and action plans to optimize the warehousing processes.

2. Ensure orders ship on time and that that inventory accuracy and productivity goals are achieved.

3. Provide leadership through supervision, delegation, coaching, and project oversight to direct reports and their staff, including performance appraisals and corrective action plans as needed.

4. Ensure all operational areas are fully supporting company initiatives and service goals.

5. Train and supervise the operational teams on correct procedures for all phases of distribution processes.

6. Act as a liaison to connect with other shifts and departments to foster teamwork and enhance communication.

7. Develop and implement staffing plans to ensure seasonal volume increases are met.

8. Identify and make recommendations for equipment and/or system repairs, upgrades, and/or reconfigurations to maintain or improve distribution efficiency, quality standards, and other key factors

9. Confer with senior leadership to coordinate warehouse activities, goals, labor, sales, and financials.

10. Develop and coordinate safety and security programs and training in conjunction with the Safety Committee and the Director of Facilities and Equipment.

11. Follow and enforce with staff all company policies and procedures for safety including food safety, quality, and sanitation with regard to personnel, maintenance, and equipment.

12. Partake in the development of training programs for safety, quality control, replenishment, picking, packing and ERP and Warehouse Management systems.

13. Ensure that any employees using equipment are certified to do so.

Job Requirements:

1. A four-year College Degree in management, business administration or related study, or equivalent experience.

2. Must possess strong collaboration skills to effectively work cross functionally.

3. Must have at least 5 years of supervisory experience in an operations area.

4. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook,), and other payroll/HR systems.

5. Knowledge of Distribution operations (material handling equipment) and merchandise flow.

6. Must be able to lift & carry up to 50lbs, stand/walk for several hours, twist, bend, reach, kneel, squat and climb stairs

Stonewall Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer.