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Job Description - DC General Manager - 870 (24014404)
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Description
Responsible for and leads all operational activities that occur within the distribution center. Manages the daily inbound / outbound activities within the distribution center. Ensures all standards of quality, safety, productivity and facility financials are achieved. Makes frequent independent judgments to ensure operations and tasks are performed in a safe manner consistent with company policies, state and federal laws. Mentors and develops direct and indirect exempt staff and helps coordinate and drive all non-exempt team building initiatives to ensure a healthy, productive, and fun work environment.
Responsibilities :
- Responsible for the interviewing, hiring and supervision of Operations Managers and DC Supervisors; provides ongoing training and development of all operations management and hourly associates within the Distribution facility, sets performance goals and provides evaluative feedback to all direct reports.
- Initiates, conducts and seeks appropriate approvals involving Human Resources policies, wage administration, hiring, performance reviews, progressive counseling and disciplinary action up to and including terminations.
- Oversees the planning and forecasting of production requirements to ensure the financial plan is met or exceeded.
- Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and the execution of budget results.
- Ensures compliance with company standards of safety, facility maintenance and postings / notifications.
- Manages communication for the Distribution facility between Executive Management, other Distribution Centers, Supply Chain support groups and various corporate departments to guarantee coordination of effort.
- Takes proactive role in establishing and carrying out shrinkage control disciplines and programs and accepts high level of responsibility for Distribution Center’s shrinkage performance.
- Conducts any operational audits of distribution facility activities as requested by Director.
- Prepares and analyzes various reports to ensure proper management of the Distribution facility; identifies opportunities and provides recommendations to Director for improving facility operating performance.
- Assesses store service performance and inventory movement.
- Establishes and enforces operational procedures to ensure accurate shipment of merchandise to retail stores.
- Assists in developing productivity standards for labor management.
- Assumes lead responsibilities on special projects as designated by Director.
- In absence of the Director of the distribution center, fulfills the role and responsibilities as necessary.
Qualifications :
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
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