Distribution Center Site Leader

Distribution Center Site Leader
Onsite - Hagerstown, MD

Come Make the World With Us

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 56,000 professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.

What You'll Do
As the Distribution Center Site Leader is responsible for the success of assigned functions within a complex distribution center environment. The Distribution Center Site Leader is responsible for the supervision of the following: Inbound Operations (Unloading and Receiving), Warehouse Operations (Picking and Packing), Outbound Operations (Loading and Shipping), Office Operations (e.g., Transportation Coordinators and General Office Associates). The DC Site Leader works with the DC supervisors and business leaders to develop strategies and objectives to maximize customer service, productivity, growth planning and cost control for the distribution center. DC Site Leader must analyze trends, solve problems and motivate and develop themselves and associates in order to maximize the DC success - typically manages through several Supervisors to achieve results from a large number of hourly associates

Specifically, you'll:

• Managing to ensure operational excellence in all warehouse areas, efficient operations of warehouse management system(s) and related equipment, inventory is received appropriately and efficiently and safely processed in the warehouse, proper layout of warehouse and product placement, and proper maintenance and organization of all warehouse areas
• Evaluates the effectiveness of processes and recommends alternatives for work methods, procedures, controls, technologies and staffing to achieve accurate and timely movement and processing of product; manages to ensure warehouse layout is optimally aligned for maximum efficiency
• Is responsible for meeting the financial, operational, people and process and service-related objectives to drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains to reduce overall cost-to-serve; leads associates, and peers to anticipate and solve problems and plan for upcoming events
• Drives a safety culture throughout the organization by adhering to safety policies and procedures - monitor DC safety, physical security and operational metrics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Maintains a union free work environment by creating an employee-centered workplace that demonstrates care and concern for all Associates.

Who You Are
You always strive to do a good job...but wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality - at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it.

• Bachelor's Degree concentrating in Operations Management, Engineering, Business or Supply Chain
• You also have: 10 years of functional experience leading a fast-paced

• distribution center as well as a broad background of distribution/network strategies, technologies and operations.
• High energy and innovative with a tenacity to get the job done
• Experience in high volume line and SKU count order picking environment, wave planning, slotting strategies, freight optimization and export shipping
• Proven History of Leadership within the areas of Distribution/Logistics Operations and Transportation Management;
• Experience with Red Prairie Discrete WMS or equivalent WMS driven DC environments
• Proven track record of change management (driving, influencing and inspiring change through communication at all impacted levels).
• Quality and ISO 9001 background experience preferred
• Plans Strategically: Demonstrates the ability to determine goals, direction and action steps necessary to maximize short-term and long-term.
• Problem Solving: Anticipates and reacts quickly and appropriately to potential problems in the DC; follows-up in a timely manner to issues not immediately resolvable; ties all loose ends. Strong facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Customer Driven: Creates a customer-focused environment in which excellent service is provided to all Customers; sees business through the eyes of the Customer.
• Gets Things Done: Motivates self and others to accomplish important objectives despite a complex environment and multiple demands; creates a sense of urgency; delegates appropriately.

What You'll Receive
You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

How You'll Feel
We want our company to be a place you'll want to be - and stay. Being part of our team means you'll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20 brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy, Coursera® and online university.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools and storage company and #2 security solutions provider, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We're visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!
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All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.