Distribution Center Manager - TDX Hayward

Are you passionate about warehousing and distribution? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you are an integral part of the day-to-day operations? Then you may be the right fit for our team!

TDX is a national wholesaler of private brand tires and tire related products.

We are currently seeking a Distribution Center Manager (DCM).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES:

• Responsible for all facility operations including scheduling and management of drivers, supervisors, leads and warehouse associates
• Manage the day-to-day warehouse operations including unloading and loading of all shipments ensuring accuracy and timeliness of shipments and paperwork.  Align workload, people management and process objectives
• Enforce program, safety, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
• Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, fleet, material handling, and shipping requirements
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols
• Oversee a safe, clean and orderly operating environment
• Responsible for the accuracy of shipments
• Ensure facility is in good condition; maintains a clean, efficient warehouse
• Sustain warehouse staff through recruitment, selection and training of team members
• Identify and execute coaching opportunities to develop team members
• Verify inventory accuracy through cycle count process to ensure inventory accuracy is maintained at levels acceptable to company standards
• Ensure all will-call orders are handled in an efficient and courteous manner
• Ensure fleet is compliant with DOT regulations
• Routes orders daily and dispatches fleet based on size of load, distance and driver qualifications and availability.
• Supervises the Warehouse Lead to ensure the daily warehouse activities such as cycle counting, bin consolidation, and stock-by-velocity plan.
• Implement a monthly/yearly budget acceptable to cost control performance measures
• Utilize a “Creativity before Capital” approach to managing and leading the facilities
• Develop strategies and programs to reduce costs and lead times, increase inventory turns and order turnaround time
• Reports all safety incidents works to the Regional Operations Manager and Human Resources to remediate issues.
• Collaborates with other DCM’s to share best practices and identify ways to improve key business processes and implement improved management practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• A B.S./B.A. degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Management or equivalent work experience preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in warehouse operations management
• Strong leadership skills; train, motivate and direct the work of others
• Strong organization and decision-making skills with an attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience in managing a DOT regulated fleet
• Working knowledge of OSHA
• Knowledge of computers to operate effectively with Outlook, Word and Excel
• Excellent customer service track record
• Implemented process flows
• Warehouse, fleet and forklift safety
• Budget management

COMPETENCIES:

• Highly organized
• Lead by example
• Teamwork orientation
• Time management
• Communication proficiency
• Technical capability
• Problem solver
• Ability to “figure it out”
• Coachable mindset
• Customer/team member-centric mindset

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Vision sufficient to read standard text, a computer monitor, and other operating systems
• Independent mobility; agility and stamina to stand, walk, pull, and push
• Frequent stooping, bending, and lifting (up to 70 pounds)
• Exposure to moderate to low noise levels
• Withstand temperatures in a typical warehouse environment

When you join our team, we are proud to offer competitive pay, opportunity for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package, including, health insurance, paid time off and 401(k).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing a work environment that values and respects each Team Member as an individual and important member of our culturally diverse organization. In keeping with this commitment, the Company is dedicated to providing a work environment free from any type of discrimination based upon race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth and medical conditions related to childbirth and breastfeeding and medical conditions relating to breastfeeding), age, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, covered veteran and military status, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, political affiliation, or any other classification protected by law. This commitment and policy applies to all areas of employment including talent acquisition (recruitment, selection, hiring), transfers, promotions, discipline, training/development, compensation, and benefits.