Assistant Distribution Center Manager (Willing to Relocate from Little Rock, AR & Memphis, TN)

Job Title: Assistant Distribution Center Manager
Location: DC4 - Pine Bluff AR Distribution Center
Department: Operations
Reports To: Distribution Center General Manager
Supervises: Operations Supervisory Team
FLSA Status: Exempt
BLS Code: 11-1021

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
The Assistant Distribution Center Manager will serve as a backup for the DC General Manager on all phases of the operation. The Assistant Distribution Center Manager is responsible for daily activities of the distribution center, including shipping, receiving, replenishment, maintenance, inventory and employee scheduling. The Assistant Distribution Center Manager will ensure data is analyzed from all aspects, to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses within the processes of the operation and work with involved personnel, departments to determine best practices, implement and train on correct processes.

KEY DETAILS
Willing to offer relocation to Pine Bluff if the candidate resides between Little Rock, AR to Memphis, TN.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the appropriate amount of staffing to accomplish the required production goals for warehouse activities.
• Ensure all employees have been trained in each function they perform.
• Daily review, coordination and inspection of shipping and receiving activities.
• Ensure Distribution Center employees are following work instructions and all orders, picked inventory and shipments are handled correctly.
• Ensure cycle counts are being performed of the warehouse inventory each month.
• Manage sites open order report is reflective of current orders and updates are sent on ordered that have already processed.
• Monitor and manage the day-to-day operation of the packaging employees, system and work area.
• Ensure that all related production documentation is correct and turned-in in a timely manner.
• Schedule material deliveries for production requirements.
• Ensure that all safety and production procedures are being followed.
• Prepare and execute a compressive preventive maintenance schedule for all operating equipment.
• Routinely evaluate maintenance items and review for trends/ reoccurring items and develop plan for permanently correcting items.
• Supervise any outside maintenance work and contractors.
• Ensure that all safety procedures are being followed during any machine outage and/or maintenance.
• Order and maintain spare parts for the related equipment.
• Maintain a clean work environment and ensure that all employees keep excellent housekeeping practices in all operational areas.
• Ensure all employees operate in compliance OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Partner with onsite Human Resources representative with following action items: safety meetings, training, and discipline for any violations of company policies or law.

LEADERSHIP

Supervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development and work assignments of personnel

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skill

COMPUTER OPERATIONS

Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

PLANNING/ORGANIZATION

Prioritize, organize and delegate assignments

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL

Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature.

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS
Varies based on business demands

DISCLAIMER

Management may, at its sole discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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