Distribution Center Operations Manager

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Groveport, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

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We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

Reporting to the Plant Director, responsible for overseeing all Distribution Center warehouse operations, including inventory management, order fulfillment, facility maintenance and distribution center cost management. Sets and ensures productivity standards are met, monitors workplace performance and leads training efforts of distribution center team to develop associates and improve performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following:

• Responsible for warehouse safety development and implementation of safety programs in a
  -15 degree freezer environment.
• Ensure that all appropriate safety regulations are being followed both with regard to personal safety and the safe operation of all PIT equipment.
• Manage the multi-shift warehouse operations including the receiving, shipping, and inventory departments.
• Select, onboard, supervise and mentor a team of warehouse personnel, effectively managing their workload, performance, and professional development.
• Develop and implement efficient warehouse procedures to optimize productivity, minimize errors, and reduce costs.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to ensure timely product movement, customer awareness of product location and timing and necessary movement of expiring inventory.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels, conduct regular audits to identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze warehouse data and generate reports to monitor key performance indicators, such as productivity, accuracy, and customer satisfaction levels.
• Work with Scheduling and Production to eliminate customer order shortages.
• Manage inventory control such that inventory accuracy is 98+%.
• Optimize space utilization and layout, working closely with internal stakeholders to modify shelving arrangements, racking systems, and flow paths as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring the timely delivery of materials and supplies to support operations.
• Participates in regulatory agency audits (OSHA, USDA, FDA, etc.) as well as customer and third-party audits
• Provide input to sales on products soon to expire to reduce and/or eliminate expired product occurrences.
• Assist Quality Assurance on auditing of components for quality specification compliance (HACCP).
• Recommend capital expenditures for the warehouse.
• Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods.
• Create and manage the Distribution center budget and report weekly and monthly performance KPI’s.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervise assigned associates to include Warehouse Supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS /
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field. Minimum 7 years of…