What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Operations Manager position at Tireco, Inc?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accountable for all aspects of facility and operations of the distribution center.
- Oversee and execute receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations programs and personnel policies and procedures.
- Develops and executes the daily schedule of product moving in/out of Distribution Center for maximum efficiency.
- Assist with unloading, put away, picking and loading of product.
- Maintain staffing levels that are adequate, within budgetary guidelines, and are appropriately adjusted for fluctuations in demand through recruiting, selecting, training, coaching, and counseling of team members.
- Accountable for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for distribution operations including safety, labor efficiency, cycle count accuracy and turnover.
- Reconciles the Warehouse Management System to keep the warehouse floor and the system in sync.
- Develop and implement programs and activities that promote operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Develop strategies and programs to reduce costs and lead times, increase inventory turns and order turnaround time.
- Drive team member engagement through constructive feedback and timely training with performance management feedback.
- Manage inventory levels and utilization of space, to maximize flow of product and minimize per diem on ocean containers.
- Ensure the warehouse operations run in a safe and orderly manner with an emphasis on 5S and other Lean Operating philosophies.
- Ensures the facility, material handling equipment and storage media is maintained in good condition.
- Establish a culture based on the mission and core values of the Company.
- Adhere to a monthly/yearly budget acceptable to cost control performance measures.
- Responsible for completing the monthly expense review and reporting on facility operating expenses.
- Utilize a “Creativity before Capital” approach in managing and leading the facility.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- A BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Management or equivalent work experience.
- 5 years warehouse operations management .
- Experience with WMS systems.
- Proven excellent customer service.
- Knowledge of computers to operate effectively with Outlook, Word and Excel
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Warehouse and forklift safety. Working knowledge of OSHA requirements.
- Understanding of general finance and budgeting, including profit and loss, budget management.
COMPETENCIES:
- Highly organized
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Teamwork orientation
- Customer focus
- Time management
- Communication proficiency
- Problem solving/analytical skills
