Distribution Operations Manager jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Distributor Service, Inc. (DSI) distributes the raw materials used by professional cabinet builders and woodworking manufacturers. DSI consists of eight national distribution hubs within five states, providing distribution primarily within a 100-mile radius between facilities located in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. DSI was recently acquired and will be transitioning into the Hood Distribution family.

Hood Distribution, a division of Hood Industries, is a wholesale distributor of hardwood lumber & plywood as well as related specialty products. Hood Distribution currently consists of sixteen locations within fifteen states, providing distribution into Arizona, North Texas, the eastern U.S. as well as the Caribbean markets.

The People Operations Manager will lead and direct the routine Human Resources functions of the department including hiring and interviewing staff, administrating pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Human Resource Coordinator reports to the People Operations Manager.
• Partners with Managers to assist in recruitment, to include interviews, hiring, and orientation/onboarding of new employees.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Provide support and guidance to staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manage the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Manages the pre-employment process to include the pre-employment drug and/or alcohol screening and background check.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Oversee Payroll Processing and Employee Compensation.
• Keeps job descriptions up to date and accurate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• DSI will be transitioning into Hood Distribution and the duties may change.

What you bring to the team:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite related software.

Required skills/experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources at the professional/management level. Distribution/manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring employees.
• Broad knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures and practical application of Human Resources functions.
• Experience dealing with significant employee relations issues including investigations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• SHRM or HRCI Certification is a plus.

Additional Information:

Distributor Service, Inc. offers excellent compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, and 401k plan.

Distributor Service, Inc. requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer