Sr. Distribution Center Manager

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

 

We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.

Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.

 

Senior Distribution Center Manager

                                                                            

This role will report to the VP of Operations

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the Operations, Logistics, and Program Management activities associated with the assigned Distribution Center to ensure on-time and accurate receiving, storage, and delivery of products.
• This person will work very closely with the Warehouse Managers and Program/Operations personnel at each location to ensure best practices are fully implemented and maintained.
• Work with the Regional management team to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
• Provide leadership to the Warehouse Managers and operations staff to implement best practices, improve efficiencies, and facilitate operational continuous improvement projects.
• Support program optimization activities for Vendor Managed Inventory programs across the region.
• Coordinate with Sales and Supply Chain to ensure that optimal inventory levels are maintained for program customers and that slow moving and obsolete material is addressed appropriately.
• Support and/or manage significant operations projects such as customer launches, program implementations, and expansion or reduction of operating facilities to support regional branch activity.
• Responsible for the facility maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
• Support ERP system and process changes as DC and Operations SME.
• Other duties as required.
• Direct reports (4), Overall responsibility of operation resources (30)

LOCATION:

 

Primary work location will be Des Moines, IA.

Travel requirements will be limited.

 

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of operations management experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Minimum of five years of experience with VMI, Kan-Ban, or other inventory systems requiring a triggered replenishment from a warehouse infrastructure.
• A working knowledge of inventory management (APICS certification a plus)
• Experience with KPI’s and operational financials.
• Experience working within an ISO, TS, or equivalent Quality Management System.
• Knowledge of production processes.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and processes.
• Experience with facility management.
• Experience with fasteners and fastener quality standards strongly preferred.

Targeted Salary $90,000 to $100,000

Position:  Full-time

Work Hours:  7AM-5PM, Monday-Friday

 

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

 

We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.

 

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