Senior Manager Distribution Operations (Night shift)

Senior Manager, Distribution Operations – Night shift  (M-F 7 pm start)

About Grainger:

 

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.

 

We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.

 

 

Position Details:

 

You will lead the inbound operations of a high volume, order fulfillment, multi-shift distribution center. You will provide direct leadership of up to 3 exempt direct reports, indirect leadership of 8 exempt leaders, and indirect leadership of approximately 200 Non-exempt employee population.

 

You will oversee the function to ensure accurate product receipt, order fulfillment, and the optimization of resources and processes while operating within budget. Develop processes to ensure compliance and employee programs to promote an environment where employees are empowered, and committed to the success of Grainger.

 

In the Senior Manager role, you will be responsible for metrics affecting safety, quality, staffing and cost.  You will lead by example and teach your direct reports how to improve performance using a variety of continuous improvement techniques.  Grainger aspires to be a local employer of choice.  You will determine the engagement strategy for the department and leverage the Grainger Principles to influence culture throughout the building.

 

 

You will report to the Sr. Manager – Site Leader, DC Operations and this role is based in our Bordentown, NJ distribution center.  Relocation will be provided as needed.

 

 

You Will:

 

• Ensure goals related to operational performance, quality and positive employee relations are communicated and achieved through standardization, sharing of best practices, and continuous improvement.
• Implement staffing strategies so we can fulfill commitments to customers regardless of variations of workflow or business levels.
• Create a dynamic workplace that affects positive employee relationships by developing employee engagement and recognition programs and ensuring all employees are treated fairly, with respect, and have the tools necessary to perform their jobs.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and development to salaried managers this includes interviewing and training, assign and direct work, performance evaluations, and recognition and disciplinary action.
• Develop procedures to improve inventory integrity and manage inventory throughput.
• Implement policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance with Company, OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations with emphasis on hazardous materials and power industrial equipment to reduce work-related injury/illnesses, property damage and workers compensation cost.
• Demonstrate root cause thinking and lead or advocate for continuous improvement projects within the building and across the DC Network

 

 

You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, and Operations or equivalent experience
• 5+ years progressively responsible management experience in a high volume, multi-shift operation dealing with large employee populations.
• Experience leading exempt-level leaders in a hands-on environment

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Rewards and Benefits:

 

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts day one
• Paid time off (PTO) days and 6 company holidays per year
• 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
• Education assistance, including financial counseling, tuition reimbursement and low-cost degree options
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and more

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DEI Statement

 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disabil