Grocery Distribution Manager

Company: McLane Company
Location: Danville
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

GROCERY DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

GR350 DC Midwest

Job Details:

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

* DAY 1 BENEFITS such as medical, dental, and vision insurance and company-paid life insurance.
* 401(k) with annual company match starts on your 90th day.
* Paid holidays, vacation time, education reimbursement benefit, and more!

ABOUT THE JOB:

* The Distribution Manager establishes and maintains smooth operation of the distribution/warehousing department.
* They ensure 24-hour coverage, manage Warehouse Supervisors and functional processes within the department, and maintain a properly staffed and trained department that offers the highest levels of logistics support.
* PREFERRED qualifications for this position include: Grocery distribution experience and Six Sigma certification.
* Maintain a safe facility.
* coordinate the investigation of injuries, accidents, and unsafe conditions.
* Ensure that warehousing procedures drive profitability by offering cost-effective solutions.
* Prepare, manage and benchmark Distribution Center elements of profit and loss statements.
* Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable work force.
* Assign accountability within staff for tracking and identifying trends in key performance indicators.
* This position has additional duties.
* special projects may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelors degree in Business or a related field.
* (Internal McLane experience will be considered in lieu of a degree).
* 5+ years of inbound and outbound warehouse experience.
* Experience managing large warehouse staffs with a background in hiring, training, and motivating employees and resolving employee relations issues.
* Familiarity with warehouse recordkeeping computer software.
* Skilled user of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.
* Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
* All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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