Distribution Manager

Job Description: Distribution Manager

Location: 6660 Santa Barbara Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075

Würth Wood Group is one of the nation's leading specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry. Wurth Wood Group continues to lead the way in offering custom cabinet shops, furniture, store fixture, millwork, and casework manufacturers the highest quality materials, brands and product range available. Wurth Wood Group is a wholly owned company of the Würth Group, a 20B Euro plus privately held company headquartered in Kunzelsau, Germany, with over 400 companies in 80 countries around the world.

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Distribution Manager to oversee all warehouse operations at our Hammond location. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities from inbound to outbound processes, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in our operations. The ideal candidate will lead by example, demonstrating a strong work ethic and a go-getter mentality while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Warehouse Operations Management:
• Oversee and actively perform all aspects of warehouse operations alongside associate-level distribution teammates, including receiving, receipt verification, storage of inbound goods, inventory management, picking, packing, palletizing, and shipping. This will also include route management and general logistics coordination of our local delivery drivers.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout all warehouse processes.
• Direct Reports:
• You will oversee, manage, and work with Operations Specialists (Warehouse Associates) and CDL delivery drivers.
• Who Buys Our Goods? – Summary of Customers:
• Cabinet Shops
• Commercial and Residential Millwork Fabricators
• Inventory Management:
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and implement best practices for inventory control.
• Conduct regular audits and cycle counts to ensure inventory integrity.
• Team Leadership:
• Supervise and motivate warehouse staff, providing training and support as needed.
• Participate in the hiring process, conducting interviews and onboarding new team members.
• Administrative Duties:
• Manage scheduling for warehouse staff, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts.
• Document disciplinary actions and performance evaluations in accordance with company policies in close collaboration with regional operations leadership and human resources.
• Facility Maintenance Coordination:
• Oversee building maintenance needs, coordinating with service providers for electrical, mechanical, waste removal, and landscaping services.
• Ensure that the warehouse environment is clean, organized, and safe for all employees.
• Performance Metrics:
• Monitor and evaluate operational performance through quantitative and qualitative metrics.
• Implement improvements and best practices to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in warehouse management or a related field.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, logistics, and inventory management.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with standard warehouse duties.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in administrative tasks and using warehouse management systems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities based on performance metrics.

If you are a results-driven leader looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for the Distribution Manager position. Join us in building a strong team and optimizing our warehouse operations in Hammond, Louisiana!

We offer the following employee benefits

• Competitive wages
• A variety of excellent health insurance choices
• Paid time off
• Company matched 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work the hours for this position? The schedule would be approximately 7:00am-5:00pm.
• Do you have reliable transportation to get to work safely?
• This is a hands-on leadership role. Are you comfortable performing standard warehouse duties such as loading/unloading trucks, receipt verification, material handling (forklift), put-aways, inventory counts and management, picking/packing, shipping, etc?
• Are you proficient using a sit-down propane forklift?
• What types of WMS systems have you utilized in past roles?
• What is your highest level of completed education?
• How many direct reports have you managed in the past? Please provide a range.
• Do you have experience managing local delivery drivers in addition to warehouse/distribution/production associates? Please elaborate.
• Please acknowledge you understand the starting annual salary for this role is $85k with up to $5k per quarter in additional earnings as a bonus paid by meeting qualitative and quantitative KPIs.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000