Senior Distribution Center Manager

Overview

Company Overview

At Benjamin Moore, our success is attributable to the employees who dedicate their time and talents to the brand and exemplify our core values of openness, integrity, community, excellence, and safety. Benjamin Moore employees enjoy a competitive and well-rounded benefits package, career development options, business resource groups, and opportunities to come together and connect with colleagues. We facilitate growth, development, and purpose for all through an inclusive and engaging workplace. 

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Benjamin Moore has an opening for a Senior Distribution Center Manager. This role will lead The Clifton, New Jersey Distribution Center in pursuit of distributing our products with Operational Excellence, reporting to the Director of Distribution. The Senior DC Manager will be responsible for all aspects of managing the DC, including hiring and developing each DC management team member to execute order fulfillment and distribution of our products. The Sr. DC Manager will work closely with their direct reports, Operations Manager, and Supervisors to promote a safe workplace, drive consistent quality, coordinate distribution operations, and drive the continuous improvement process leading to operational excellence. 

Responsibilities

Success in the role requires the leader to practice:

Trust Building: Building a team environment where the employees feel safe and can do their best work. Leaders need to be authentic, honest, transparent, and compassionate.

Adaptability: The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands.

Communication: The ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely both verbal and written form.

Practice active listening

Reframe what has been said to clarify meaning

Be mindful of body language

Be clear about the point you are trying to make

Emotional Intelligence (Self Awareness): The ability to recognize and manage one’s own emotions, as well as emotions of others.

Conflict resolution: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner.

Time management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage one’s time effectively.

Problem Solving: The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.

Creativity: The ability to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to problems.

Coaching abilities: The skill for drawing out the best in others. Knowing how to ask the right questions (instead of giving answers), listening well, empowering others, and guiding action plans.

Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, considering different perspectives and strengths.

Leadership: The ability to inspire and motivate others towards a shared vision or goal.

Empathy: Genuinely caring for others and being able to understand another person’s situation and perspective.

Cultural competence: The ability to understand and appreciate diverse cultures, perspectives, and ways of thinking.

 

 

Partner with the EHSS Department to ensure each DC complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including all environmental, health, safety, and security programs.

Responsible for DC financial goals, capital investments, and P&L (budget plans) of the Distribution Center.

Measure financial performance metrics against the budget and establish the KPI of the Distribution Center, including staffing.

Foster and ensure cross-departmental communication between the distribution team and supporting departments, including a monthly Sales & Ops Meeting with the DC’s Area Sales Manager(s).

Facilitate regular meetings with assigned operations Manager Managers regarding the performance of their respective DC locations.

Manage and provide leadership for the Distribution Center, ensuring that everyone on your Leadership Team effectively engages their workforce.

Work with the Director of Distribution regarding distribution-wide strategic planning initiatives in addition to communication regarding DC-specific objectives.

Leadership is expected to be governed by developing and fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, trust, and respect as daily deliverables are executed.

Ensure the highest standards for product quality by working with