Distribution Operations Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for the day-to-day  floor operations of Tireco’s 1.1M sq. ft. distribution center.
• Executes receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations programs and personnel policies and procedures.
• Executes the daily schedule of product moving in/out of Distribution Center for maximum efficiency.  
• Collaborate with DC Administration Manager to 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, picking accuracy, shipping accuracy, 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, utilization of space, and storage trailers 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.
• Is cross trained with the Distribution Center Administrative Manager to support/cover in case of vacations, sickness and other absences. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• A BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Management or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years warehouse operations management in a large (650K sq. ft. or larger) facility.
• Experience in managing 75+ dock doors.
• 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.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) preferred.