Distribution Center Manager

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job 11297
• Salary: $100,000 — $1,400,000

• Accountable for operations performance within a designated facility.
• Maintains a “big picture” perspective on operational goals and demands and uses this to prioritize workloads between facilities.
• Plans and communicates production goals and expectations to Supervisors.
• Ensures necessary resources are secured and available for the team to achieve throughput goals.
• Works with People Experience regarding staffing levels, plans, strategies, and communications.
• Looks at facility space utilization and provides recommendations to increase operational efficiencies and drive profitability.
• Builds relationships and interacts with Clients.
• Observes team production and accuracy data and provides daily feedback to the Production Supervisor in progression toward goals.
• Provides regular production reports and maintains information on revenue vs. fees, warehouse space, production throughput, building allocation, labor and operating budgets.
• Acts as the decision maker for shift changes, overtime, and labor allocation.

• Responsible for leading Supervisors.
• Responsible for creating a team with the right mix of skills, experience, and company values.
• Creates a positive learning and development experience for the Supervisors.
• Works with the Supervisors to execute innovative, effective solutions that meet client’s needs.
• Delegates to team members and creates an environment where they can take initiative and succeed.
• Builds positive relationships with team members and communicates job expectations and provides regular feedback on performance.
• Authorizes annual vacations for Supervisor and ensures proper coverage.
• Participates in the goals, and objectives process and provides compensation changes.
• Provides guidance, resources, and support for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintains a safe work environment by ensuring a culture of safety in their facilities.
• Participates in the Manager’s Safety Meeting.
• Provides direction and input for maintenance requirements for the facility.
• Approves recommendations made by the JOH&S committee to ensure a safe working environment.
• Visibly supports and participates in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures that resources are properly allocated to projects, initiatives, and ongoing improvement activities.
• Manages and leads projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field is a plus.
• 5+ years of 3PL, warehouse, or light industrial experience.
• Must have 5+ years of experience in a management role, preferably in a warehouse/3PL environment.
• Excellent technical capabilities with proficiency in warehouse management system (WMS).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties, follow through assignments with a minimum of direction, and be extremely detail-oriented.
• Experience in continuous improvement tools/methodologies to drive customer fulfillment, quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Experience in leading personnel to ensure all assigned activities are performed effectively and efficiently.
• Has the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications.
• Bilingual (Spanish/French/English) preferred but not required.
• Decisions have a critical effect on the organization’s reputation, team members, client services, policies, or operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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