Distribution Manager

Brief DescriptionWHO WE ARE:Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, Wausau Supply Company has a history of providing top-quality building materials to authorized retailers across the United States. As a proud 100% employee-owned company, we are dedicated to not only serving our customers but also ensuring that our employees have a direct stake in our success. We distribute building materials from the industry’s leading manufacturers to authorized retailers from the western Rocky Mountains to the east coast. In addition to our distribution capabilities, Wausau Supply Company is known for its high-quality manufactured brands, including Diamond Kote Siding System, Waudena, ChamClad and Taylor Entrance Systems. These brands reflect our commitment to innovation, safety, service and integrity. Our territory continues to expand as we continuously strive to meet the demands of our customers with nineteen distribution centers and five fabrication and finishing facilities across the United States.At Wausau Supply Company, we are driven by a passion for excellence and a dedication to service, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner in the building materials industry for generations to come.BENEFITS We Offer3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year9 paid holidays100% Employee OwnedEmployee Stock Ownership Program~Employer funded with an average retirement contribution of up to $4 per hour401K Retirement Fund - Additional opportunity for employee to contribute Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ Long Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program Opportunity for advancementTraining and developmentEmployee Material Purchase ProgramWhat This Role Will Be DoingSUMMARY: The Distribution Manager position will oversee the warehouse office and staff, be responsible for maintaining proper safety procedures, proper maintenance of the facility and equipment, ensuring that we accurately distribute quality building materials on a predictable schedule that fit our customer’s needs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (not limited to) Daily communication with all workers to ensure all the objectives for the day are met in a timely manner. Use the current reports to make management decisions and changes to staff and routes.Productivity within Warehouse (orders shipped, errors, transactions, etc.) Material Handling for incoming materials – Oversee that incoming materials have been properly received and put away in preparation for the picking crew. Shipping – to ensure that all daily orders have been picked, packaged, loaded and fully processed. Review and maintain all reports that are your responsibility. Maintain appropriate staffing based on our seasonal business - Work with Human Resources and Distribution Management for approvals and employee retention initiatives. Ensure good communication between Transportation, Purchasing, Customer Service, Sales, Credit and all other Warehouses to ensure that customers commitments have been satisfied. Maintain a positive and CLEAN work environment in conjunction with maintaining and enforcing all SAFETY procedures while ensuring warehouse team is following procedures as well. Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of equipment, buildings and grounds. Ensure that all processes and procedures are followed to ensure Customer satisfaction. Respond promptly to all email and phone messages from your managers and other Departments. Perform Monthly and Yearly Performance reviews on all employees. Regular communication with the Regional Distribution Manager and VP of Distribution. All other tasks as assigned by Management (see attachment).a Distribution Manager Will Possess And Demonstrate Lead and promote safety culture which aligns with Wausau Supply Co. core values. Monitor and ensure operational metrics are achieved. Continuously evaluate ways to improve the accuracy and efficiencies of the warehouse and its operations. Seek expertise/best practices from peers and other departments. Ability to manage mul…

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