Associate's degree in Business, Logistics, or related field; Bachelor's preferred.
5+ years of supply chain experience, particularly in distribution centers.
4+ years of team leadership experience.
Strong focus on process improvement and continuous growth.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with WMS, TMS, and ERP systems.
Excellent communication skills for effective interaction across all levels.
Responsibilities
Lead safety programs and ensure compliance with safety training and procedures.
Create and implement development plans for team leads and associates.
Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a committed workforce.
Direct daily operations to ensure safety, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
Plan and monitor the receiving, storage, and distribution of inventory.
Maintain and control the company's physical assets and equipment.
Manage the distribution center budget and ensure timely reporting.
Benefits
Paid time off for work-life balance.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401k match of 50% on contributions up to 7%.
Potential for commission, bonuses, or profit sharing.
Sign-on bonus subject to local laws and conditions.
Full Job Description
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 lifting, bending, twisting, and crouching.
Meet the requirements of Dealer Tire's Motor Vehicle Record Policy and Company Vehicle Fleet Policy.
Always operate the company vehicle in a safe, professional manner and wear a seat belt.
Wear safety equipment when required.
For those with a Missouri Driver's License, you must have a valid Class E license.
For those working in a Michigan Distribution Center, you must have a valid Chauffeur's License.
Must be able to speak/read English well enough to converse with the public, understand road signs, respond to official questions, make legible entries on records and reports.
Must be 21 years of age or older and after hire, be able to pass a driver's road skills test and DOT physical.
Why Dealer Tire: An amazing opportunity to join a growing organization, built on the efforts of hard working, innovative, and team-oriented people. The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The total compensation package may also include commission, bonus or profit sharing. Sign on bonus is subject to state and local laws, terms and conditions, including employment status and length-of-service requirements. We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet.
About Dent Wizard International
Dent Wizard International is a provider of automotive reconditioning services with operations throughout North America. The company offers a range of services, including paintless dent repair, minor body repair, wheel repair, bumper repair, interior repair, windshield repair and replacement, and hail damage repair. Dent Wizard International serves a variety of customers, including dealerships, rental car companies, insurance companies, and individual vehicle owners. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Bridgeton, Missouri.
