Distribution Manager

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you're looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement
• Annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) match
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Employee assistance and identity theft protection
• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000

Location: Joliet, IL

The Distribution Manager is responsible for all day-to-day operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Distribution, this role is responsible for delivering and executing daily and short-term plans to achieve operational and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple supervisors and 30-40+ hourly associates in a 1 million square foot food grade warehouse.
• Plan, monitor and execute staffing schedules and adjust as needed to ensure proper staffing levels that support operational demands and business objectives
• Manage inbound and outbound loading and unloading of trucks while maintaining warehouse organization and inventory accuracy
• Maintain productivity, customer service and safety standards on a daily basis
• Provide superior customer service and maintain professional and courteous relations with strategic partners
• Train, coach, mentor and develop staff to achieve business objectives while providing career developing opportunities; conduct performance reviews
• Manage revenue and expenses compared to budget; manage and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Communicate to operations' staff in areas such as: objectives, policies, procedures, safety methods, practices, programs, etc.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field highly preferred
• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Six or more years warehouse experience required - Food Grade Experience is a strongly preferred
• At least 4 years supervisory experience required
• Must have prior supervisory or management experience in a 3PL environment
• Lean experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability and passion to deliver excellent customer service and develop mutual benefiting relationships with all partners
• Possess a history of growing responsibilities within a warehouse/distribution environment
• Ability to identify and understand problems, challenges and opportunities by analyzing and comparing data to reach a beneficial conclusion
• Ability to influence change management and operational performance from areas outside of his/her direct control
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects and set priorities
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and general public
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies and contracts
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel and PowerPoint