Distribution Center Manager

Primary Accountabilities (Essential Duties):Daily Operations: Oversee daily operations of the distribution center, ensuring efficient and accurate order fulfillment. Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce cost.Logistics Management: Oversee all inbound and outbound truck operations, coordinating with suppliers, transportation companies, and customers, ensuring timely and efficient transportation of materials. Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies related to inventory and shipments.Inventory Control: Manage inventory levels, track shipments, and implement best practices for inventory accuracy and organization.Team Leadership: Supervise a small team of full-time employees and temporary employees, providing guidance, training, and support to enhance team performance and productivity. Manages relationships with temporary employment staffing agencies.Safety Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with safety regulations and company policies, fostering a safe work environment.Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for operational improvements and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.Communication: Liaise with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments to coordinate shipments and address any logistical challenges.Reporting: Maintain accurate records and reports related to inventory, shipments, and team performance for management review. Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and reports related to distribution center operations.Employee(s) Group/Department Supervised: Facility team: Shipping and Receiving, Maintenance, Inventory, and temporary employeesPosition Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.Education / Experience: (an equivalent combination of education and experience required to successfully complete the primary accountabilities is indicated below)Degree: Associate's or Related Experience Major: Logistics, Facility Management, or relatedYears of Experience: 5 Area: Distribution Center Management or relatedYears of Experience: 3 Area: Managing a teamCompetencies / Technical Skills:Core Competencies: Fostering Teamwork; Managing Performance; Building Collaborative Relationships; Customer Orientation; Result Orientation; Personal CredibilityOrganizational Competencies: Strong understanding of inventory management and shipping and logistics processesAdditional Position Competencies (max 4): Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team; excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills; strong knowledge of logistics, inventory management, and supply chain processesTechnical Skills: Epicor MRPLicenses / CertificationsN/APhysical Requirements (Approximate time spent to be included in physical demands such a walking, or bending, specific lifting requirements (lbs.) and/or other requirements such as vision or hearing.Must be able to sit, stand, see, walk, and hear for up to 8 hours a day. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs.Work ConditionsEnvironment: Warehouse Travel: < 5%Special Work Conditions: Warehouse conditions; not a temperature-controlled environmentWhy Terrasmart?Outstanding Employee Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company matchMeaningful Work in the Renewable Energy IndustryTeam-oriented cultureOpportunities for career development and advancementWork/Life BalancePlease visit our website to learn more about our organization: https://www.terrasmart.com/Integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our focus is on hiring and developing the best talent available and creating a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for everyone. We are a team-based organization. We listen carefully to our people and to our clients so we can build an organization that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations. We are committed to our customers and our employees and helping them grow to their fullest potential. Surpassing our competition has made us the industry leader; a position we will strive to enhance.EEO and ADATerrasmart is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Terrasmart will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.