Distribution Center Operations Manager

Lynchburg, VA

Overview:

Provide motivational leadership and facilitate change.  Guides the coaching and development of direct reports, supervisor, or lead staff.  Support, advise, and facilitate resolution of associate concerns and issues.  Manage budgetary accounting including, but not limited to, monitoring expenses and the development of cost control procedures.  Manage service metrics ensuring goods are processed timely with high quality.

RESPONSIBILITES:

Monitor staff levels to ensure flow of merchandise through the Distribution Center to meet deadlinesControl flow of merchandise through DC to maximize throughput and productivityFacilitate the day-to-day operations of the departments under their direct supervision.Assist in budget development of the departments under their direct supervision.Manage communication with traffic, planning and distribution, merchandising and productionMonitor budget and payroll information of departmentsHandle associate relations such as, but not limited to coaching, counseling and training direct reports by partnering with the Distribution Center Director and/or Human ResourcesIdentify, mentor and develop associates/supervisors displaying managerial potential.Assess and engage in discussions regarding the job performance of each direct report, based on established goals and objectivesProvide timely and accurate feedback to direct reportsKeep open lines of communication for all associatesContribute cost saving ideas on a continuous basisOther duties and responsibilities as required.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

A four-year College Degree in management, business administration or related study, or five years of related field experienceMust have 3 to 5 years of prior management experience preferably in a distribution centerKnowledge of Distribution operations (material handling equipment) and merchandise flowPrior experience with the implementation of a new WMS preferredStrong leadership and interpersonal skillsGood communication skills both verbally and written including the ability to communicate with all levels of managementPossesses strong coaching skills with the ability to guide, mentor, and develop individuals or teams effectively.Strong administrative, mathematical, and analytical skillsAbility to prioritize work based on delivery scheduleMust be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access)

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JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.