Hub Manager

The Hub Manager is responsible for the overall daily operations of a distribution hub, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. This role involves leading and developing a team of Warehouse Supervisors and hub employees, overseeing all facility aspects, and collaborating with various departments to meet business objectives. The Hub Manager is a hands-on leader who drives operational excellence, maintains a safe working environment, and ensures the timely and accurate distribution of products. This position also oversees the management of the Parts Cleaning Machine Refurbishment Center and requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in hazardous waste management.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety and Compliance

• Serve as the primary leader for all hub safety initiatives, ensuring a culture of safety and accountability among all employees.
• Oversee all hub activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including DOT, RCRA, and other environmental and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate expertise in hazardous waste facility management, ensuring all hazardous waste operations, including handling, storage, and transportation, meet strict regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, inspections, and training sessions.
• Maintain and update all necessary safety and environmental documentation and records.

Operations and Production

• Direct all aspects of daily hub operations, including receiving, inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize workflow, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs.
• Monitor production metrics and KPIs, providing regular updates and comprehensive reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with branch personnel to ensure the accurate and on-time delivery of sales and service supplies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues as they arise, minimizing disruptions and maintaining productivity.
• Manage the Parts Cleaning Machine Refurbishment Center, ensuring all refurbishment processes are efficient, meet quality standards, and are completed on schedule.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Warehouse Supervisors and hub employees.
• Provide continuous coaching, training, and performance feedback to foster professional growth and high performance.
• Manage employee schedules, time-off requests, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and goal-setting sessions to support employee development and engagement.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and open communication.

Inventory and Administration

• Oversee inventory control processes to maintain accurate records of solvent, drums, absorbent products, machines, equipment, etc.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and full inventory audits to ensure data integrity.
• Manage the hub's budget, including tracking expenses and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports on production, personnel, safety, and inventory to accounting and management.
• Maintain all corporate records and adhere to all corporate policies and standards related to HR, facility management, and operations.

Collaborative Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between the hub and other departments, including sales, customer service, and corporate leadership.
• Participate in strategic planning and process improvement initiatives to support overall company goals.
• Step in to perform various job functions within the hub as needed to support efficient operations, demonstrating a hands-on leadership style.

 

Position Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in distribution warehouse management or relevant operations management is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with hazardous waste facility management is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with DOT and EPA/RCRA, OSHA and FRA regulations, transportation and hazardous waste management is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role, with a strong background in team leadership and development.
• A minimum of 5 years of working with hazardous waste manifest/BOL c