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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Manages the overall activities of the Distribution Center Shipping Departments, including picking, LTL Processing, QC, Small Pack and Dock. Responsible for all shipping and traffic personnel as well as managing safety programs associated with the area of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage Distribution Center in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure on time delivery to customers and the effective protection of company assets
Manage Distribution Center resources (personnel and equipment) and activities in keeping with the overall company objectives and goals
Manages the Distribution Center space to assure optimum utilization of space while strategically planning for future distribution needs
Responsible for recording and reporting measurements that are determined to be key indicators of performance are produced and reported monthly including picking and quality metrics, LTL Processing performance and QC performance.
Identify areas of improvement and oversee the implementation and management of improvement program/projects
Ensures adequate resources are provided and organizational goals are met in accordance with company objectives.
Direct the picking, QC ,Labeling departments and Small Pack functions per different Customer needs.
Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for shipping, picking, labeling, auditing and loading.
Ensure inventory is FIFO’d correctly and all picking areas are properly pick faced and pick ready.
Ensure all Customer orders are shipped correctly, all damaged items are accounted for, and all inventory location transactions are put into the system accurately
Mange the fines and penalties lean initiative for Hopkins
Work with Purchasing, Finance and Customer Service on any customer order or financial reconciliation issues that may arise
Monitors and completes numerous computer-based and manual reports, including timekeeping records, daily logs, and damage reports
Maintain shipping documents, determining priorities, assigning work, developing DC Operations procedures, determining storage space requirements and headcount / labor plan to meet daily demands.
Maintains storage area by organizing floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements
Assists with maintaining inventory by ensuring that processes are followed per Work Instructions Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree preferred Five to seven years’ distribution experience in a management role Five to seven years of education/experience with inventory management systems or processes preferred
COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Excellent communication (written & verbal), interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills required Working knowledge of lean philosophies and principles Excellent negotiation, contract management, and strategic sourcing skills and experience required Strong skills in fiscal management and analysis skills required Strong ERP experience required; IFS experience preferred Computer literacy, Microsoft Office products required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manages the overall activities of the Distribution Center Shipping Departments, including picking, LTL Processing, QC, Small Pack and Dock. Responsible for all shipping and traffic personnel as well as managing safety programs associated with the area of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage Distribution Center in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure on time delivery to customers and the effective protection of company assets
Manage Distribution Center resources (personnel and equipment) and activities in keeping with the overall company objectives and goals
Manages the Distribution Center space to assure optimum utilization of space while strategically planning for future distribution needs
Responsible for recording and reporting measurements that are determined to be key indicators of performance are produced and reported monthly including picking and quality metrics, LTL Processing performance and QC performance.
Identify areas of improvement and oversee the implementation and management of improvement program/projects
Ensures adequate resources are provided and organizational goals are met in accordance with company objectives.
Direct the picking, QC ,Labeling departments and Small Pack functions per different Customer needs.
Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for shipping, picking, labeling, auditing and loading.
Ensure inventory is FIFO’d correctly and all picking areas are properly pick faced and pick ready.
Ensure all Customer orders are shipped correctly, all damaged items are accounted for, and all inventory location transactions are put into the system accurately
Mange the fines and penalties lean initiative for Hopkins
Work with Purchasing, Finance and Customer Service on any customer order or financial reconciliation issues that may arise
Monitors and completes numerous computer-based and manual reports, including timekeeping records, daily logs, and damage reports
Maintain shipping documents, determining priorities, assigning work, developing DC Operations procedures, determining storage space requirements and headcount / labor plan to meet daily demands.
Maintains storage area by organizing floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements
Assists with maintaining inventory by ensuring that processes are followed per Work Instructions Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree preferred Five to seven years’ distribution experience in a management role Five to seven years of education/experience with inventory management systems or processes preferred
COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Excellent communication (written & verbal), interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills required Working knowledge of lean philosophies and principles Excellent negotiation, contract management, and strategic sourcing skills and experience required Strong skills in fiscal management and analysis skills required Strong ERP experience required; IFS experience preferred Computer literacy, Microsoft Office products required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
