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DC Manager

Minooka, IL 60447

Posted: 09/19/24 Industry: Training / Development Job Number: 1798590 Pay Rate: 70000.00-80000.00

Job Description


Now hiring a Distribution Manager in Minooka, IL!




Salary Range: $70k- $80K | Shift: TBD




Reports to: President of the Company

Job Purpose: To manage the day to day business operations of the distribution center in a manner consistent with the financial and operational goals set for the site and to oversee the proper administration of the operational plans designed and implemented for this site.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Plans layout of warehouse and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored.
  • Manages the financial reporting of the warehouse.
  • Designs, creates, and implements production planning for the entire warehouse.
  • Advises employees on care and preservation of items received, stored, and shipped;methods and use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock;and related problems.
  • Studies records and recommends remedial actions for reported non-usable, slow moving, and excess stock.
  • Reviews records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures and to determine adequacy of stock levels.
  • Schedules work for special and periodic inventories.
  • Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies.
  • Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.
  • Issues written and oral instructions.
  • Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
  • Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.
  • Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
  • Adjusts errors and complaints.
  • Other duties may be assigned as necessary.




Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Manage 4-12 subordinate managers who manage departmental supervisors, who in turn will supervise a total of 50-100 employees in the various departments;responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these units.   
  • Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, designing and implement management and operational procedures and general problem resolution.




Minimum Requirements:          
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university;or three to five years related experience and/or training;or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.




Reasoning Ability:  
  • Must be able to interact with all levels of management and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to manage and lead a diverse workforce.
  • Good organizational skills
  • Knowledge of DC operations
  • Strong sense of teamwork
  • Able to adhere to strict deadlines




Physical Demands
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
  • Lifting up to 10lbs
  • Sitting at a computer for long periods of time
  • Climbing stairs




Work Environment:  
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
  • Ability to work in a Distribution Center environment with a variation of temperatures.



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