Distribution Manager; 2nd Shift

Are you passionate about nurturing an engaging and collaborative work environment for team members? Does managing multiple tasks and shifting quickly to new priorities as you troubleshoot issues to achieve customer satisfaction excite you? Do you enjoy analyzing relevant data in order to make accurate, ongoing decisions every day to meet customer deadlines?

Come and Join Us – a Company that CARES about our team! At Edwards, we care about our associates and our community. We know that our associates are the heartbeat of our company and we foster an environment that is fun, healthy and safe. Edwards is a family-friendly company that values a work-life balance for our associates and have a goal to create long-term employment by matching your talent to our opportunities.

What you can expect at Edwards – Edwards is a premier brand of quality apparel. We have 50+ years of successfully serving the uniform market with a collaborative work environment as the driver to reach it.

The Distribution Manager is critical to the daily operation of the warehouse including: receiving, stocking, picking, packing, shipping, and returns; all accomplished through a focus on customer service and quality.

The standard work hours for this position are 12:30pm – 9:30pm Monday through Friday.

Here’s what you can expect in the way of specific job responsibilities as well as time allocation estimates:

• Efficiently meets the daily deadlines of the warehouse by leading with a culture of accountability and accuracy; ensures the “Same Day Shipping Promise” is met daily
• Accurately cross trains staff to adhere to all standards through professional development opportunities; setting and communicating clear expectations
• Conscientiously implements safety and environmental standards for a hazard free work environment
• Closely manages and models control to ensure quality of packaging and hemming on all products exiting the warehouse
• Thoughtfully assesses staff and shares performance outcomes and expectations
• Proficiently manages staff scheduling in a manner that meets both organizational and employee needs

• Quickly and clearly communicates all daily expectations regarding warehouse operations, customer service, and quality control
• Accurately demonstrates, provides, and teaches appropriate customer service communication and order management skills for phone, fax, and email information exchanges

• Wisely administers shipping and receiving tasks including review of daily cycle counters, processing international shipments, weigh and enter LTL shipments, and coordinate carrier pickups and deliveries per customer preferences
• Analyzes and troubleshoots PIC order issues
• Correctly maintains shipping supply inventory

• Strictly follows through with all code compliance responsibilities including correct documentation and participation in any audits as required
• Precisely manages inventory placement of all products in warehouse and oversees annual inventory audit planning

• High School Diploma required, college degree preferred
• 5-7 years of experience in a warehouse and distribution environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership role
• Experience working with voice pick or Dematic IQ preferred
• Knowledge of carrier capabilities for national and international shipments
• Concise, clear and effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Independently analyze and solve various problems on a regular, daily basis
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities; ability to tolerate interruptions and shift from task to task as needed throughout the day
• Encourage teamwork, collaboration amongst team and effectively delegate, train and mentor employees on a daily basis
• Is trustworthy – follows company policies, makes and keeps commitments, never betrays confidentiality
• Appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis

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