Distribution Center Manager (Saint Rose, LA)

Who We Are We’re Dealer Tire, a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. We’re laser focused on helping the world’s largest and most trusted auto manufacturers grow their tire business—in fact, we’ve sold more than 60 million tires to date. We’re a thriving company, and we’re looking for driven individuals to join our team. That’s where you come in! Base Pay Range: $96,000-$106,000 As a Distribution Center Manager – Tier 3, your essential job functions will include the following: Leadership and Supervision Ensure a safe work environment by leading safety programs, ensuring associate receive safety training and certifications, enforcing safety procedures, and addressing safety issues. Create and implement technical, professional and leadership development plans for team leads and assistant managers. Ensure development plans are created and executed for associates. Utilize effective coaching, teaching and training to develop successful team members. Drive employee initiatives to create and promote an environment where team members are involved, empowered, and committed to the success of the Company. Develop and execute strategies for recognition, engagement and teambuilding. Design and implement staffing strategies to ensure work force is flexible and can respond to variations in work flow while meeting budgetary and operational targets. Develop and maintain contingency plans for time sensitive operations (unscheduled absences, customer issues, systems malfunctions, inventory exceptions, equipment issues). Assess performance of each associate and determine appropriate action such as promotions, counseling and termination. Provide coaching, counseling and discipline to hold associates accountable for performance. Develop and administer manpower plans and ensure associates complete tasks. Schedule staffing to meet the changing daily business needs. Operations Direct daily operations including workflow scheduling, monitoring of productivity and quality, process troubleshooting and all other activities required to ensure safety, inventory accuracy, on-time deliveries and exceptional customer satisfaction. Plan, organize, and monitor the receiving, storage, assembly (if applicable) and distribution of all items received from vendors. Ensure that inventory is accurate and organized at all times and maintain proper inventory levels. Perform relocation, replenishment and consolidation of product as required. Monitor the daily production and performance of the distribution center. Reallocate resources as needed. Facilities and Equipment Ensure the company’s physical assets (building, material handling equipment, fleet, inventory, etc.) are properly controlled, maintained, protected and utilized. Administer preventative maintenance cycles and fleet/equipment repair needs. Administration Develop recommendations to annual budget. Manage and administer distribution center budget. Ensure all records and reports regarding distribution center activity are prepared on a timely basis and effectively maintained. Other Duties as Assigned Job Qualifications Associates degree in Business, Logistics, or related field or commensurate experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 5+ years of supply chain experience, including distribution center, inventory and transportation. 4+ years of experience leading a team. Strong process improvement mindset focusing on continuous growth. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products. Experience with WMS, TMS and ERP systems. Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with frontline employees, peers, and executives. Competencies Required Diagnostic Skills Project Management / Planning Organizational Agility Influence Talent Acquisition Strategic Thinking Creative Thinking Position Requirements Travel as required (5 – 15%). Lifting at least 70 pounds. Continuous liftin…

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