Distribution Center Manager

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Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry.

Achieve your dreams!! Join our Imperial Supplies team!

Now Hiring a Distribution Center Manager at our Janesville distribution center

• Monday - Friday No nights or weekends!
• 18 days paid time off
• 6 paid holidays
• 6% company contribution to 401K with immediate investing

The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for the overall DC operation and implementation management of company policies and procedures within the Regional Distribution Center. Provides direct supervision of four to eight leadership positions within various operational areas of the DC and management of the Capital plan and budget, and achievement of order shipment metrics. Work cross-functionally with Customer Service, Sales, Purchasing and Human Resources to achieve sales, operational, safety and continuous improvement goals.

Specifically, you will oversee operational activities of the Regional Distribution Center including budget up to $5 Million, capital plan achievement up to $3 Million and order shipment goals up to $75 Million annually.

Provide leadership and employee motivation for successful DC operation and completion of CI goals. Communicate effectively with supervisors and associates and create an open communication style that fosters a collaborative work environment.

Responsible for successful recruitment, training, and development of all department associates. Provides short term coverage planning for staffing requirements, and long-term staffing reviews and recommendations based on supporting analytics.

Develop and coach leaders utilizing a variety of Human Resources technologies and tools. Exercise authority for staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, disciplinary notices, and terminations.

Recommend Capital investments involving warehouse space requirements, industrial lift equipment and material handling needs with budgetary authority of up to $3 Million.

Process and report company records including labor, payroll, quality, and inventory. Ensures daily electronic confirmation of all orders shipped each day. Make all necessary corrections prior to daily transmission.

Demonstrate an understanding of Lean principles and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and events. Engage and educate direct reports in CI through coaching, training, and reinforcing progress. Achieve up to $200k in annual CI savings.

Incorporate strong safety focus into daily activities including safety training, establishing, and reinforcing safe practices and documents. Enforce OSHA standards and addresses unsafe conditions immediately. Schedule preventative maintenance of all distribution equipment and handles any necessary repairs as required.

Requirements for this position include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience and 5 – 7 years of manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution center leadership experience.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.