Crossdock Manager - Weekend Nights

Manager of the Crossdock

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you're looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Department:
Transportation

Location:

Lakeland, FL Shift: Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Saddle Creek is in the logistics business. Over the past 50 years, our associates have built Saddle Creek into what it is today by treating each other with respect and working together to succeed. Our people make a difference every day to our clients, to our business, and to each other. The growth and success we've experienced requires smart, dedicated people working in a supportive environment.

The Manager of the Crossdock will oversee the dedicated cross-dock operations. This position will work with the Sr. Manager of Transportation to provide the flawless fulfillment of customer expectations and sales commitments while maintaining compliance with SCC safety policy, budgets, and ensuring all associates adhere to our Mission and Values.

• Manage multiple supervisors and 60 to 75 hourly associates in a 100,000 square foot warehouse
• Plan, monitor, and execute staffing schedules and adjust as needed to ensure proper staffing levels that support operational demands and business objectives
• Manage inbound and outbound loading and unloading of trucks while maintaining warehouse organization and inventory accuracy
• Maintain productivity, customer service, and safety standards daily
• Provide superior customer service and maintain professional and courteous relations with strategic partners
• Train, coach, mentor and develop staff to achieve business objectives while providing career-developing opportunities; conduct performance reviews
• Manage revenue and expenses compared to budget; manage and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Communicate to operations' staff in areas such as: objectives, policies, procedures, safety methods, practices, programs, etc.
• Verify that all required paperwork related to shipping and receiving is accurate and maintained.
• Maintain communication with customers to ensure requests for service are timely
• Utilize systems to track associate performance and provide feedback related to performance promptly
• Strive for continuous improvement of overall cross-dock operations

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field highly preferred
• High School Diploma/GED required
• 8 years' of leadership experience in a warehouse or distribution environment; with at least 4 years of supervisory experience required.
• Must have prior experience utilizing a Warehouse Management System (WMS), material handling equipment, and/or various storage systems
• LEAN experience preferred

• Proven experience interfacing directly with external clients and collaborating with other departments across the organization to build strong cross-functional partnerships
• Possess a history of growing responsibilities within a warehouse/distribution environment
• Experience utilizing data to identify and understand problems within environment and execute solutions
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects and set priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including:
  Word, Excel and Power Point
• Prior experience evaluating and executing changes in warehouse volumes in order to make the best overall value decisions considering cost, client expectations, driver needs, and other factors

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement
• Annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) match
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Employee assistance and identity theft protection
• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders.

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