Distribution Center Manager

Summary:

This position is responsible for directing and overseeing all distribution center activities, including the delivery of product on Azelis-operated vehicles or common carriers.  As a manager, this position plans, leads, and manages the distribution center resources to achieve operational excellence by providing value-added and responsive service to our customers in an effective and efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for motivating, providing frequent feedback and developing the distribution center personnel within the branch. 
• Develop, implement, and oversee a “Warehouse Work Team” that fosters teamwork, while finding faster, safer and better ways to provide superior, value-added, “hassle free” service to our customers.
• Implement and ensure compliance with the operational procedures for all activities relating to warehouse and transportation operations.
• Ensure the proper receipt of all products, both Azelis-owned and supplier-owned, into the warehouse and prompt entry into our computer.
• Certify that all distribution center employees are working in the safest manner possible and that all activities are performed in accordance with established DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards.
• Direct and oversee the overall training program compliance as prescribed by Azelis Human Resources
• Ensure proper, safe and damage-free storage and retrieval of product.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing department stock outages, aged inventory, and any inventory related issues.
• Coordinate with the Customer Service department to ensure that Customers receive their orders in a timely, complete and accurate manner.
• Assure safekeeping, maintenance and optimum utilization of the fixed assets located in the branch.  Effect necessary repairs to facility and equipment within boundaries described below.
• Continual focus on making necessary changes or process re-engineering that will have a positive impact on customer satisfaction, reducing rework, or improving profitability.
• Handle Customer Service / CSR Manager duties as needed.
• Act as local EHS&S Manager for local facility and employees.  Ensure safe and ethical practices are adhered to at all times.
• Work with Corporate Management on the interviewing, hiring, discipling, and termination of employees.
• Be willing and able to perform any warehouse functions and duties as needed or assigned by management.

Other Responsibilities include (but not limited to)

• Understand and adhere to/follow the department procedures and policies
• Adhere to and support the principles of Responsible Distribution™.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Competencies:                                               

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills and a good command presence; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.  Significant level of