Distribution Center Manager

DAP is looking to hire Distribution Center Manager for our Garland, TX location.

This position is responsible for managing and overseeing all warehouse day-to-day operations, including receiving, inventory control, order picking, shipping and delivery to ensure efficiency and accuracy.  Develop and implement warehouse and distribution strategies, processes, and procedures to support DAP’s business goals and objectives.  This is performed through a balanced approach of safety, quality, cost, service and people.

Responsibilities

Safety


* Ensure Associates are performing their duties in a safe manner and in a safe environment.

Lead safety related activities (Safety Team, Department meetings, Audits/Tours) and ensure prompt follow-up on safety related issues to minimize lost time accidents and ensure compliance with all DAP and OSHA requirements. 


* Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained and that all facility and power equipment is utilized safely and, in the manner, consistent with its intended use.

People


* Lead and develop warehouse team to deliver unparalleled customer service.  


* Provide performance feedback to department staff, as well as other associates through periodic performance review, staff meetings, training coordination and other activities deemed appropriate.  


* Maintain an open-door policy to address all work-related associate concerns and discuss issues involving personalities, work scheduling, communication between supervisors and performance issues.   


* Work with HR on issues relating to associates.

Quality & Productivity


* Ensure product quality and integrity through established adhesion to policies and procedure, implementing new ideas/techniques when appropriate. 


* Work with management team and associates to develop policies and procedures to address daily operational challenges that impact shipments to customers and operating efficiencies. 


* Determine most appropriate proactive operating rules, communicate changes, execute changes, follow-up and monitor compliance.

Oversees carrier scheduling, communication and dispatch.  


* Work with Corporate IT and software supplier to address issues relating to labels, warehouse management system and RF equipment.

Service


* Continuously strive to improve our service level to our internal and external customers through the introduction of process enhancements and best practices.  


* Complete daily review of our performance in shipping, receiving and replenishment to ensure that customer orders are leaving on a timely basis and required unit and line-item fill rates are being attained. 


* Plan for adequate manpower against current and future shipping days and implement new process if needed, while continuing to review and revise old processes with management team and associates. 


* Utilize WMS to manage warehouse operations and analyze performance data.  


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