Manages staff to ensure timely distribution and receipt of product while meeting distribution center standards of budget, policies, procedures, and quality.Monitors warehouse productivity, adheres to budget requirements, works towards obtaining distribution center programs and coordinating all necessary repairs.Recommends and implements programs, policies, and strategies to increase production and efficient space utilization within the facility.Implements and administers all policies and procedures.Ensures quality service is provided to the customers, ensures prompt follow-through on customer correspondence related to shipment of merchandise and stock-on-hand.Handles general employee inquiries and resolves concerns.Responsible for supervisory and employee population development, training, coaching, counseling and performance appraisals.Maintains positive employee relations.Must be flexible with work schedule to be a visible leader and maximize employee interactions for a multi shift distribution operation.Manages professional employees and supervisors; manages business support, technical and production staffHas accountability for managing financial resources and inventory levels in excess of $230M.Provides technical guidance to employeesDevelops processes and procedures to implement functional strategiesHas in-depth expertise in own job family and knowledge of the related job familiesApplies expertise to improve effectiveness and provide guidance to employees in own area

 -Manage the nightly Route loading operation with a team of 13 associates -Manage the nightly Bulk loading operation with a team of 36 associates -Manage profit and loss for department’s general ledger -Plan schedule against forecast demands -Conduct department specific accident investigations & Root Cause Analysis -Conduct Ergonomic Risk Assessments and solution implementation (Ergo Program Element Leader) -Certify and Finalize Associate’s Time Sheet through Kronos Workforce Central -Count & Reconcile Inventory -Create Efficiency through implementing best practices -Enforce safety polices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) -Develop and Motivate Team through Coaching and Everyday Recognition