Grocery Distribution Manager - Designate

Company: McLane Company, Inc.
Location: Baldwinsville
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

The Distribution Manager Designate position is considered a training position. You will be expected to relocate to another McLane division if and when needed. BENEFITS SUMMARY: Becoming a McLane teammate is to become part of an honest, stable, and reliable company with 125 years of success. We are looking for teammates with perseverance who will take the extra step for our customers, our community, and the company. In return, we will pay you well and offer you the opportunity to go as far in your career as you want to go. DAY 1 BENEFITS such as medical, dental, and vision insurance and company-paid life insurance. 401(k) with annual company match. Paid holidays, vacation time, education reimbursement benefit, and more! ABOUT THE JOB: The Distribution Manager establishes and maintains smooth operation of the distribution/warehousing department. They ensure 24-hour coverage, manage Warehouse Supervisors and functional processes within the department, and maintain a properly staffed and trained department that offers the highest levels of logistics support. PREFERRED qualifications for this position include: Grocery distribution experience; Six Sigma certification. Maintain a safe facility; coordinate the investigation of injuries, accidents, and unsafe conditions. Ensure that warehousing procedures drive profitability by offering cost-effective solutions. Prepare, manage and benchmark Distribution Center elements of profit and loss statements. Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable work force. Assign accountability within staff for tracking and identifying trends in key performance indicators. This position has additional duties; special projects may be assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field. (Internal McLane experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.) 5 years of inbound and outbound warehouse experience. Experience managing large warehouse staffs with a background in hiring, training, and motivating employees and resolving employee relations issues. Familiarity with warehouse recordkeeping computer software. Skilled user of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access. Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. '21920

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