Job Description Summary

1st shift: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Onsite- Covington, GA.

The Distribution Manager provides management oversight for all activities in the distribution center. This role serves as an interface and coordinator between warehouse operations teams and the DC senior leadership. The Distribution Manager is accountable for the safe, efficient, and economical operation of the facility and equipment.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

2nd Shift Monday - Friday

Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities) 

• Develop and direct programs to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of the facility.   

• Develop a forward knowledge of work volumes to ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance with customer requirements.  

• Provide direction in the development and maintenance of necessary warehouse management systems. 

• Evaluate space utilization and make recommendations and implement ways to increase capacity as needed by changing business volume.  

• Uses LMS data to monitor and enhance productivity to meet established goals and requirements.  

• Provide a work environment that promotes open communication and focuses on BD’s values of Quality, Integrity, and Service. 

• Review procedures and make recommendations to ensure the efficient operation and utilization of all warehouse equipment. 

• Assure compliance with appropriate government regulations.    

• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse and conduct all activities in a manner that promotes a safe work environment.   

• Develop and implement on-going communications programs with the management team, office, and warehouse personnel.    

• Actively participate in customer quality programs and process improvement project teams.  

• Become knowledgeable with the responsibilities of all warehouse leadership roles to assist as required and act as back-up at times of absences and vacations. 

• May be required to work a flexible schedule and/or travel. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor Degree in a related field and 2+ years related experience, preferred; or 

• Associate degree and 4+ years related experience; or 

• High School Diploma or GED with 6+ years of equivalent experience, required.  

• 2+ year of proven leadership experience, required. 

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Must have knowledge of inventory and WMS. 

• Knowledge of GMP/SOP/Work Instructions and be able to develop techniques to ensure adherence to quality standards.   

• Ability to critically review, analyze, compare, and interpret information and apply this when solving problems.  

• Strong people skills including developing, coaching, listening, collaborating, and delegating. 

• Project management skills. 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 

• Knowledge of principles and methods for distribution of product. 

• P/L knowledge in a regulated distribution services industry.  

Physical Demands: (if applicable) 

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and applicable state and local laws.  While performing this job, the associate is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, hearing, twisting, lifting, frequent use of hand to finger, handle, feel, pick or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers.  The associate may occasionally be required to climb. The job may require lifting over 50lbs in some areas but not all.  Associate must have normal field